Lead Direct Support Professional

Description/Job Summary

Are you looking for a rewarding career helping others improve their quality of life?

Resources for Human Development is seeking mission driven individuals to join our programs located in the Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton areas.The Lead Direct Support Professional directly supports the Site Supervisor in maintaining their respective program operations. In addition to providing direct-care to consumers and performing the duties of the Direct Support Professional, this leadership position serves as a mentor to Direct Support Professionals via modeling effective interpersonal interactions, developing creative strategies aimed at enhancing consumers' independent living skills

**This position is located in Allentown, PA area.**

**The base schedule is 40 hours Tuesday to Saturday**

**Must be flexible with being on-call during supervisors days off, vacations, and or weekends**

**Sign on Bonus $500: first half paid after 2 week training, second half paid after 90 day probationary period**

Advantages of Working for RHD:

• Full Benefits Package
• Generous PTO Plan
• Free Virtual Fitness Classes
• Scholarship and Tuition Programs
• Employee Assistant Program
• Student loan forgiveness program

Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Provide support and supervision to consumers during direct-care shifts, focusing on the consumers' reduction of risk and enhancement of independent living skills.
• Assist in orienting and training Direct Support Professionals during onsite orientation, including teaching Direct Support Professionals' responsibilities, site checklists, Policies and Procedures, relevant systems, and all required documentation.
• Provide regular, constructive feedback to the Site Supervisor related to operations in the home, including necessary documentation, adherence to Policies and Procedures, and the daily activities of consumers.
• Assist in the implementation of the consumers' Individual Service Plans, focusing on supporting consumers in developing lifestyles conducive to goal attainment through community integration and the acquisition of independent living skills.

Required Experience

• Two years of experience working with individuals with IDD and Mental Health issues.
• Knowledge of and compliance with the PA 6400 Regulations and IDS Guidelines.

Required Education

Required Qualifications

Program Summary

RHD Evergreen is a community-based program that supports individuals with autism and related behaviors to develop life skills and achieve independence.