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Direct Support Professional Lead - (DSP Lead)
Abingdon, Maryland
$20.2-$20.2 / year
full-timehealthcare
Description
You will coordinate schedules, assign responsibilities, and monitor activities in a residential setting to support neurodiverse individuals. You'll help them learn life skills, integrate into the community, and live more independently while fostering a positive team environment.
Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated computer literacy to complete electronic documentation
- 18 years of age or older
- Organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to pass and maintain required trainings and certifications
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required
- Degree in Human Services, Psychology, or related field preferred
- Must have satisfactory background checks
- Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
- Ability to handle physical aspects including bending, stooping, lifting up to 50 pounds, pushing, pulling, reaching, walking
- Must be able to perform all physical management techniques required
- May be required to transport individuals and travel
- Flexibility to work various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
Responsibilities
- Cultivate a positive and productive workplace atmosphere
- Support individuals with learning life skills and community integration
- Assist with daily activities including menu planning, meal preparation, cleaning, and other household tasks
- Provide support with self-care tasks
- Ensure a safe inclusive environment through documentation, medication administration, and personal hygiene
- Support Program Manager with Therap uploads, documentation, program finances, meal planning
- Schedule medical appointments and conduct environmental checks
- Oversee maintenance needs and fleet management
- Support financial management for the program
- Foster a positive work environment and champion teamwork
- Coordinate with other departments
- Provide leadership and guidance to shift operations including data collection, ISP/IEP goals, community inclusion
- Participate in training sessions
- Communicate feedback to manager to assist with supervisory process
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