Lead Direct Support Professional - Safety Lead: Neo Grand Rapids - Full Time 1st/2nd Shift Combination

Hope Network•Grand Rapids, MI

20h

About The Position

We are helping people overcome. Join us. Each year at Hope Network, 2,800+ talented professionals serve individuals across 280 unique locations. Some serve by providing hands-on care or medical treatment, others serve by assisting behind the scenes, but they all play an integral part in creating comebacks. With your help, we can take on the challenges, the barriers, the statistics, and the seemingly impossible. With your help, we can take on the challenges, the barriers, the statistics, and the seemingly impossible.

Requirements

Minimum Education required: 1. Bachelors degree with 2 years experience in applicable setting 2. Associates degree with 3 years experience in applicable setting 3. HS Diploma/GED with 4 years experience in applicable setting
On Call Requirements: Employees scheduled for on-call coverage must be able to arrive at the within one (1) hour of the required program location and be available to respond to calls and program needs during their on-call shift.
Valid State of Michigan driver’s license required
Ability to lift 50 lbs
Ability to pass background checks as applicable
Ability to become certified in CPR/First Aid
Possess basic computer skills

Responsibilities

Encourage positive relationship building & Promoting Independence
Elevate employee relations concerns to supervisor. May assist supervisor on special projects.
Transportation and Participation in Community Activities
Provide leadership, direction and support to staff on shift in coordination with the supervisor. This may include, but not be limited to scheduling, training, compliance, on-call pager, and administrative supports.
Personal Care/Assistance with Activities of Daily Living
Medication Administration/Health Monitoring
Cooking/Meal Prep/Dietary Support