Lead Direct Support Professional - Neo Rockford: 1st/2nd Shift - Full Time

Hope Network

17h

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

Bachelors degree with 2 years experience in applicable setting
Associates degree with 3 years experience in applicable setting
HS Diploma/GED with 4 years experience in applicable setting.
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
At least one year of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities or mental health needs, including those who require higher levels of behavioral support.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates with experience providing intensive behavioral support

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