Lead Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job DescriptionUCP Heartland is looking for FULL-TIME Residential LEAD DSPs
Could you be the outgoing, vibrant personality that helps to provide children and adults living with differing abilities extraordinary care and support that they need to thrive EVERYWHERE? If so, UCP Heartland needs YOU!


If you are:

• Creative, organized and reliable
• Familiar with technology systems including Relias, QuickMar, Set-Works, Microsoft 365 and PayCor
• Have strong communication skills and are collaborative.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (Generous PTO Policy and 10 company holidays!)
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Pet insurance

If you can:

• Maintain a professional and courteous relationship with clients, coworkers, behavior therapy team, day program team, service coordinator and other UCP personnel (you will interact with family often)
• Assist with ADL's, toileting and bathing, Lift and Transfer (including use of Gait Belt, Wheelchair, etc.), adaptive transportation.
• Administer Medications per physician's orders and agency policy/procedure.
• Do Shift Documentation using Set-Works and do general housekeeping.
• Manage crisis situations and de-escalation.
• Participate in frequent team meetings or calls.
• Commit to 32 hours per week in ratio supporting clients, with responsibilities to include staff training. (remaining 8 hours dedicated to administration tasks)
• Be prepared to cover open shifts as needed due to scheduling (Flexibility is essential as this position may require on-call availability for assigned ISL sites and participation in an on-call rotation)
• Understand financial planning and finance ledgers, plan menus, schedule appointments, schedule for team with keeping overtime to a minimum, timekeep, cleaning checklists and plan community outings.

We would prefer:

• Certifications such as L1MA, FA/CPR, and CPI (UCP Heartland will provide assistance in obtaining these certifications, once you are hired)
• Previous supervisory experience
• CNA certification

UCP Heartland is waiting for you to join our team!
Minimum Employment Standards

• High School Diploma or its equivalent (GED).
• Clean Driving Record (VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE with no speeding tickets in excess of 21 or more MPH over the posted speed limit in the past 3 years) and successfully completes and maintains assigned drivers training.
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities or in a customer service field.
• Ability to take direction and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to consistently work in a professional, cooperative manner with all Agency clients and personnel.
• Good written and communication skills
• Computer proficiency

Preferred Employment Standards

• Associate degree in a human service field.
• Two years' experience supporting individuals with developmental and physical disabilities.
• Knowledge of and experience with adaptive equipment and assistive technology devices for adults with developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of and experience with Electronic Health Records system.
• Experience with adults diagnosed with Autism.
• Experience with adults with aggressive behavior/elopement.

Shifts vary depending on the Residence. $23.00/Hour
Overland: Sunday 7am-3pm, Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm (40 Hours) (HB/F)
Crestwood: Tuesday - Saturday 7am - 3pm (40 Hours) (RB/E)