Direct Support Professional Lead - FT - Rise Services, Inc.

RISE Services, a nonprofit human services organization, is seeking a full time Residential Lead, who is willing and able to provide support adults with developmental disabilities living in RISE residential Care.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform in a leadership role; demonstrate ability to make independent decisions regarding the program and people being supported, and providing appropriate follow through.
• Maintain necessary records, logs, and other documentation as required.
• Promote the rights of people receiving support and contribute to an environment that is free of abuse, neglect and/or exploitation.
• Establish partnerships with RISE customers, i.e. people receiving support, supervisor, staff, each respective family/guardian and funding agencies.
• Demonstrate respect and promote choice for clients in the program.
• Ensure that clean and safe environments are maintained.
• Quickly and effectively respond to emergency situations and natural disasters per RISE protocol such as fire, application of First Aid, CPR, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a person-centered philosophy, be dedicated to quality supports for individuals, self-motivated, honest, dependable and flexible.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required. Also, must have the ability to problem solve, and to work independently as well as being committed to work with a team.
• Knowledge of developmental disabilities/mental health needs and related field experience preferred.
• Must have a valid I.D. and be able to pass a background screening.