Lead DSP - Culinary Program

Supervises, directs, coordinates, trains, and assists in training and educational support service preparation for Pine Castle's Culinary Program participants.

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Lead provides support and sets an example to staff and monitors progress by utilizing pre-vocational training, counseling, skills acquisition and group educational experiences.
• Lead provides support and sets an example to staff with Pathway Supervisor, Director, Case Managers, and other workshop staff in addressing complaints and resolving problems related to managing the Culinary program appropriately.
• Lead provides support and sets an example to staff maintaining implementation of training to participants as identified in their individualized training plan.
• Lead provides support and sets an example to staff to ensure quality and timeliness of recording data, progress notes, programmatic adjustments, and assessments on an on-going basis for the workshop.
• Reviews and analyzes staff’s data collection sheets related to participant programs for the purpose of quality management and compliance to standards.
• Lead provides support and sets an example to staff in making recommendations to appropriate parties on behalf of participants in obtaining services and equipment pertinent to the program's daily activities.
• Lead provides support and sets an example to staff as required by program standards, policies and procedures including planning ahead for program vacancies.
• Lead provides support and sets an example to staff to maintain cleanliness of workshop appearance.
• Lead provides support and sets an example to staff to provide organized daily active treatment and to have a monthly active treatment calendar to be followed.
• Lead provides support and sets an example to staff to complete daily attendance logs that are to be turned in on time.

Carries out training responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures. Train program participants; plan, assign, and direct activities; appraise performance; follow behavioral guidelines for participants, addressing complaints and resolving problems. Responsibilities include training workshop staff, planning, assigning, directing work, and provide feedback on performance.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Experience working with people who have developmental, intellectual or physical disabilities in a leadership setting. Competition of required Direct Support Professional training.
Experience working in culinary field highly preferred.

• Valid FL Driver's License or valid FL ; including proof of insurance as needed..
• Within 90 days of employment, certification in first aid, CPR, HIV/Aids, infection control, and other subject areas must be attained and verified, as provided by Pine Castle, and must be maintained throughout employment.

Ability to write reports and related correspondence. Ability to talk to program participants, listening to their needs and presenting ideas and solutions to their requirements. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from participants, families, external vendors, and other professionals.

Ability to collect data and to understand information related to data obtained.

Ability to recognize and define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

• Ability to understand capabilities and needs of persons with disabilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain mature, team-oriented approach to participant services.
• Ability to maintain high level, quality work.
• Ability to…