Lead Direct Support Professional

Who We Are :

Resources for Human Development is a national human services nonprofit with the broadest possible service mission. RHD specializes in creating innovative, quality services that support people of all abilities wherever the need exists.

Founded in 1970, RHD serves tens of thousands of people every year with caring and effective programs : addressing intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral health, homelessness, addiction recovery and more.

Program Summary :

Montgomery County Homeless Services offers a safe place to stay and assistance for individuals experiencing homelessness, helping them transition towards independent living.

The program is a partnership between Your Way Home, Montgomery County’s Office of Behavioral Health, and Resources for Human Development.

Located in Montgomery County, PA, this program specifically caters to single adults without housing in the county. Clients have access to dedicated caseworkers who help them find permanent housing and apply for necessary benefits.

Additionally, we provide practical support such as laundry facilities, transportation, meals, clothing, and essential life skills training.

Position Summary :

The Lead Direct Support Professional (LDSP) directly supports the Site Supervisor in maintaining program operations in accordance with industry, federal, and local regulations and requirements.

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 other Direct Support Professionals via modeling effective interpersonal interactions, developing creative strategies aimed at enhancing consumers’ independent living skills and maintaining professionalism.

The LDSP will perform responsibilities assigned by the Site Supervisor to ensure that quality services and operations are maintained.

The person in this role will work 7 am-3 pm shifts, with a maximum of 36 hours per week.

Essential Duties and Functions :

Staff Support

• Works with Direct Support Professionals, management, internal departments, and additional stakeholders to ensure service implementation as stated in Individual Service Plans.
• Mentor, train, observe, monitor, and provide feedback to DSPs regarding the implementation of the ISPs.

Direct Care

• Develops and maintains organizational systems in assigned areas / homes based upon the support needs of the individuals as outlined in their ISPs and budget.
• Provide service to consumers in accordance with all state, local, and federal regulations.

Operations

• Collaboration with management in preparation for the daily operation of the program.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• High School diploma or equivalent at a minimum; Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Basic computer and internet literacy with the ability to utilize applications like emails, time recording and other programs to enter and retrieve data as necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Two years of experience working with individuals with IDD and / or Mental Health issues.
• Understanding of trauma, trauma-informed care, and the creation of trauma-informed environments.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Subject to employment clearances, including FBI clearance, if applicable.

Reporting Relationships

Direct Supervisor : Site Supervisor

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.