Direct Support Professional (DSP) Lead - Intermediate Care Facility

Company Overview

Quest, Inc. makes a difference in the lives of nearly 600 people each day. For over 60 years, Quest, Inc. has been committed to enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities by providing a path to independence, community inclusion, and empowerment. We are a trusted name in offering compassionate, quality support services, and we invite you to be a part of our team. To see more of what Quest, Inc. has to offer, click here!

Company Values, Mission, And Vision

At Quest, Inc., our mission is to help people with developmental disabilities experience a full life. We are guided by the vision to provide lifelong services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Benefits - Why You'll Love Working Here

Full-time employees:

• Medical Coverage: HRA, FSA, premium discounts, wellness credits, free virtual and Minute Clinic visits, free imaging, and surgery
• Dental and vision coverage
• Company paid life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with up to 2.5% match
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement, employee assistance program, and more!
  
  

Part-time and part-time on-call employees:

• Quest, Inc. provides 401(K) with company match and EAP for part-time/part-time on call employees
  
  

Schedule

Monday - Friday 6:45am - 3:15pm

Responsibilities

• Masters all skills and competencies of Direct Support Professionals(DSP)
• Completes cleaning and ensures DSPs follow cleaning schedules for each shift
• Coordinates transportation of clients to ADT and outings, to include driving Quest vans/buses when needed
• Provides input to Staffing Coordinator for Performance Evaluations of DSPs
• Assist Staffing Coordinator to ensure adequate ratio coverage on all shifts, to include working the floor when needed
• Assist Staffing Coordinator with training of DSPs, to include on-boarding of new staff
• Coordinates the daily schedule to ensure activities schedules are followed, and scheduled tasks occur in a timely manner
• Assist in coordination and implementation of outings and activities as requested, to include Birthday Parties and other special events
• Assist QIDPs with collection and calculation of monthly data sheets, replace data sheets as assigned
• Assist QIDPs with maintenance of personal inventory, programming, and therapeutic equipment of persons served
• Restocks direct care supplies and ensures proper usage of supplies
• Completes monthly safety tasks as assigned
• Ensures a safe environment to prevent injury to clients and staff
• Complete work orders as needed for IT and Maintenance
• Attends and participates in training and meetings
• Ensures all Quest’s policies and procedures are followed
• Reports to work during inclement weather to ensure client ratios are met
• Complete all other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma and must be 21 years or older required
• At least one-year experience working with persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities required
• AA degree in Human Services Field preferred
• Supervisory experience preferred
• CNA preferred
• A degree in Human Services field preferred
• Florida Driver’s License with no more than two moving violations in the past three years
• Able to work in the US and not require Visa Sponsorship from our company now or in the future
• Effectively communicate at all levels, write, and speak English using acceptable grammar, punctuation, and spelling, understand and follow multi-steps written and verbal instructions
• Use functional math, analyze, and assess data, and determine appropriate actions
• Organize and prioritize workflow to meet deadlines
• Work independently without constant supervision and complete work tasks to completion
• Gather and analyze information in crisis situations, and make immediate decisions
• Be flexible and work in a variety of settings
• Problem-solve and use good judgement when making decisions
• Conduct self in a professional and courteous manner
• Keep information confidential and refrain from gossip, set appropriate professional boundaries with all staff
• Proficiently use a computer
• Delegate work to maximize efficiency
• Develop staff for further growth opportunities in the company
  
  

Quest, Inc. is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Quest to grant equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, marital status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal statute.

Additional Benefits Information

• Stay healthy with enhanced coverage – medical insurance includes an HRA, premium discounts, wellness credits, free virtual visits, free Minute Clinic visits, free imaging, and surgery
• Full smile & clear vision – dental and vision plans to keep you covered head to toe
• Security for you and your family – company-paid life and disability insurance coverage, plus long-term disability at no cost to you
• Short-term coverage when you need it – short-term disability for life’s unexpected moments
• Invest in your future – 401(k) with a company match to grow your retirement savings
• Extra protection, your choice – voluntary accident and hospitalization coverage available
• Save smarter – flexible spending accounts (FSA) to help your dollars go further
• Support for life’s challenges – confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to help you and yours
• Keep learning and growing- tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement to help you advance your education and career
  
  

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