Lead Direct Support Professional
(Lead DSP)
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Report and document all accidents, incidents and vulnerable adult concerns.
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Communicate responsibly with co-workers, case managers, guardians, and others involved in the lives of the service recipients in order to provide the highest quality of care.
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Lead Staff are responsible for working their scheduled shifts. If they are not available for their shift, they are responsible for finding a replacement (see policy and procedures under attendance policy for additional information).
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Lead Staff are responsible to Assist the Community Service Facilitator with duties that may include: Administrative duties that may include: menu planning, filing, preparing weekend plans
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On-Call Responsibility for Friday 5pm to Monday at 9am for your assigned client’s home: Assisting with any emergencies (staff or client) answering staff questions and/or filling open shifts when needed. Review “on-call policy/procedure.
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The Lead Staff may be asked to temporarily step in to take over supervisor responsibilities during vacations, sicknesses or leaves.
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Other duties assigned by Community Service Facilitator or Open Door SLS owners.
A Lead Direct Support Professional maintains the role of a DSP while holding higher standards of the position. This individual is a role model to others on providing quality supports to individuals served by Open doors SLS. They assist others with less experience or knowledge of the residents, home and operating standards of the agency. This person maintains a professionalism and positive attitude while providing guidance and boundaries for safe supports.