CHOICES Lead Direct Support Professional

Volunteers of America, Dakotas
Sioux Falls, SD, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

CHOICES Lead Direct Support Professional

This position is eligible for a $1,500 hiring bonus

Department : CHOICES

Job Status : Full Time

FLSA Status : Non-exempt

Reports To : Residential Supervisor

Position Supervises : NA

Work Schedule : Full-time position requiring flexible schedule

POSITION SUMMARY

Assist the residential Supervisor in ensuring quality of services to people supported.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS STATEMENT(S)

Individual Services

  • Track, document, schedule and transport individuals to medical appointments.
  • Ensure medical needs are reported and documented.
  • Complete med chart checks ensuring all meds are current.
  • Assist in following NSLP guidelines.

Documentation and Communication

  • Ensure data is documented daily.
  • Submit monthly reports, not limited to :
  • Approved Contacts
  • Supply orders
  • Fire / Severe Weather
  • Department of Transportation Reporting
  • National School Lunch Program
  • Maintenance Report

Facility

  • Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in facility and report all maintenance issues.
  • Maintain safe working conditions.
  • Ensure vehicle safety and maintenance.

Other

  • Provide safety-sensitive transportation services as needed.
  • Responsible for other duties as assigned.

POSITIONS QUALIFICATIONS

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education : Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Experience : Six months of residential experience or an equivalent combination of education / experience.

Skills : Excellent communication skills and time management are necessary.

Certifications & Licenses : Valid driver’s license.

Other Requirements : Requires consistent exercise of discretion and judgment in the performance of duties.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

A. Ability to stand, walk, sit, manually manipulate, reach outward and above shoulders, speak, climb, crawl, squat, kneel, and bend on a daily basis.

B. Capability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 100lbs on a daily basis.

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