Mission: Advancing inclusive communities where every person, regardless of their circumstances, has the right and opportunity to lice their best life.
Core Values: We believe each person should:
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Be included, respected, and valued.
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Have ongoing information, experiences, and expectations from which to make choices.
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Have a variety of relationships.
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Live and participate in the communities of their choice.
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Have a career, dreams for the future, and make meaningful contributions.
Job Summary: The Lead DSP position supports the individual needs of people with disabilities served in group homes or supported living arrangements. The role ensures safe, normalized living situations where self-direction, community integration, and the development of independent daily living skills are continuously fostered. As the second-in-command, the Lead DSP assists in the management and operation of residential services and supports the Team Leader.
Essential Functions:
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Assist in developing and leading a collaborative team of residential support specialists to operate high-quality, multi-dimensional residential services.
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Support routine meetings with assigned departments to ensure alignment and coordination.
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Convey the agency’s mission, vision, and philosophy through both formal and informal communications with residential support specialists.
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Provide direct instruction, coaching, and behavioral modeling to support specialists in performing their duties.
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Assist in providing residential support staffing as indicated in annual budgets, offering direct coverage in emergencies, and maintaining 24-hour on-call management coverage.
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Aid in the implementation and oversight of activities supporting the operation of assigned Community Living departments.
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Ensure the full implementation and documentation of the ISP for each person served, attending all assessment and ISP meetings.
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Ensure all staff are aware of and trained on Behavior Support Plans and collect required data accurately.
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Maintain the safety and security of residences and vehicles, ensuring they are in a safe, secure, and aesthetically pleasing condition.
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Ensure the safety of people supported, report all incidents promptly, and participate in investigations as required.
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Coordinate medical care based on the ISPs, recognizing and responding to health or behavioral changes, scheduling appointments, and attending medical visits with individuals.
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Ensure medications are properly ordered, obtained, and administered according to physician orders, monitoring Medication Administration Records routinely.
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Ensure that all ancillary services, including plans, therapies, or other services identified in the individuals’ ISP, are available in a timely and efficient manner.
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Ensure compliance and quality assurance of all records for individuals and the assigned department through routine review and maintenance.
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Facilitate the planning and implementation of community activities by residents, ensuring ISP goals are addressed.
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Assist in managing individuals’ funds according to agency policies and procedures, working cooperatively with the Program Director and Program Coordinator.
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Complete all administrative duties, including billing documentation.
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Participate in staff recruitment, orientation, training, observations, and evaluations.
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Oversee staff electronic timekeeping, ensuring accuracy before Program Director approval each pay period.
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Attend and participate in all relevant agency events, workshops, training, and meetings.
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Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of St. John’s Community Services policies and procedures.
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Ability to act as a representative of St. John’s Community Services to the public.
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Effective communication skills with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
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Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
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Supervisory and training skills.
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Ability to instruct persons with disabilities in various skill areas.
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Proficiency in operating relevant computer systems and office machines
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. required
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Requires two or more years related experience working with persons with disabilities; experience in community based programs preferred;
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Must meet SJCS and funding jurisdiction current requirements for criminal background/records check.
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Valid health certificate to meet current funding jurisdiction requirements;
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Valid state-issued driver’s license with current driving record in good standing required.
