Lead Direct Support Staff

Job Description

Job Description

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY :

The Lead Direct Support Staff is responsible for all aspects of resident care as well as for routine maintenance of the residence. This includes responsibility for staff when the Manager is absent, and to provide supervision to weekend and overnight staff.

WORKING RELATIONSHIP :

The Lead Direct Support Staff reports directly to the Manager for all aspects of the job responsibilities. Develops and maintains relationships with the following :

• Manager
• Program Director
• Direct Support Professional / Co-workers Main Office Administrative Staff Healthcare Consultants
• Regulatory Agencies Community (neighbors, etc.)
• Resident's and Resident's family members / guardians

QUALIFICATIONS :

1. Associates or Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. High School diploma or GED is required.

2. Obtain and maintain medication certification.

3. Good interpersonal relationships and communication skills.

4. Maturity, good judgment, and ability to handle confidential information.

5. Must be proficient, or become proficient, and maintain proficiency in First­ Aid, CPR, PMT, Abuse / Neglect, DDS Medication Administration and other Resident specific medical and habilitative needs. Attend all required in-services, as well as staff meetings. Must review and follow all Agency policy and procedures.

6. Valid Connecticut Driver License and eligibility for Network, lnc.'s Insurance.

7. Must be physically able to assist residents when necessary (i.e. lifting, using approved adaptive equipment, using approved physical restraint techniques).

8. Must be proficient, or become proficient, and maintain proficiency in the electronic health record system THERAP.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

In addition to responsibilities of Direct Support Staff, the Lead Direct Support Staff shall have the following responsibilities :

Sunday 2 : 00pm- 10 : 00pm

Monday 2 : 00pm- 10 : 00pm

Friday 6 : 00am- 2 : 00pm

Saturday 6 : 00am- 2 : 00pm

Full-Time : 32 hours / week