Lead Direct Support Professional
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Community Health
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Why Opportunity Partners? As part of a mission-focused nonprofit that values positive impact, compassion and partnership in our community, Opportunity Partners will train you for success. Join our award-winning team where you’ll do life‑changing work and help advance the quality of lives for people with disabilities. Our staff works together in achieving the common goal that people of all abilities can thrive in the world.
If you want to earn more than just a paycheck, please apply today!
As a Lead Direct Support Professional in our group homes, you will support people with disabilities to successfully live in their homes and participate in their communities. You will assist these individuals with increasing their independence and quality of life.
Schedules: [to be provided]. Wage: $21 per hour.
How You Will Make a Difference- Participates in the individual planning process with each person served
- Promote hobbies and recreational activities
- Assist with meal planning, grocery & household needs shopping, cooking, household chores, and personal cares
- Assist with personal shopping, banking, and budgeting for people served
- Schedule and attend medical appointments & provide medication administration
- Support & develop independent living skills
- Provide education & opportunities to problem solve with regards to safety skills, social interactions, and self-advocacy
- Manage and maintain staffing schedule to ensure people’s support needs are met
- Collaborate with the program manager regarding staff training and coaching
- A desire to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities
- Work independently and within a team
Opportunity Partners is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to affirmative action and a welcoming environment for people of diverse communities. Our call to advance diversity, equity and inclusion is rooted in our organizational values and in our mission.
Seniority levelAssociate
Employment typeFull-time
Job functionStrategy/Planning and Information Technology
IndustriesNon-profit Organizations
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