Lead Direct Support Professional- 2nd shift - SARAH SENECA Residential Services, Inc.

SARAH SENECA Residential Services is a not for profit agency that supports individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities in residential settings along the shoreline.

The lead direct support professional will be the medical liaison for the group home. This includes scheduling doctor appointments, medical follow-up, ordering medications and medical supplies, and working closely with the nurse. The lead staff will assist the Program Manager with the house schedule and recreation calendar.

-The Lead Staff will support individuals served in maintaining a lifestyle which promotes individuality, responsibility, and dignity.

-The Lead Staff position will carry greater responsibility than that of other Support Staff.

-The Lead Staff person will act on behalf of the program site Manager in his/her absence, assume and carry out all delegated responsibilities as assigned.

-The Lead Staff will assist in training new staff and ensuring staff compliance.

-The Lead Staff will act as the medical liaison for the group home.

-The Lead Staff will have some supervisory responsibilities.

-Must be available to work evenings and weekends

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Current Driver's license
• Must have current DDS Medication Certification

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Demonstrate at least one year of previous experience with developmental disabilities in a residential setting.
• DDS Medication Certification must be valid and current at time of application.
• Working knowledge of ADL skills. (i.e. banking, food preparation, housekeeping, personal care, money management, etc.)
• Experience supervising or training other staff a plus

EOE

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS AND EMPLOYEES

Urinalysis drug testing will be required before

hire and reasonable suspicion testing may be required during your employment

SARAH SENECA is a Drug Free Workplace & an Equal Opportunity Employer