Lead Direct Support Professional-Cold

• Location 911 18th Street North,Saint Cloud, MN, 56303,United States
• Base Pay $17.10 - $19.52 / Hour

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Lead with Purpose. Grow with Passion. Make a Difference Every Day.

Work As A Lead Direct Support Professional (Full-Time, Afternoon/Evenings)

We are a nonprofit organization serving Central Minnesota with core values rooted in Compassion, Hope, Accountability, Respect, Dignity, and Service
. Catholic Charities empowers our neighbors and creates impact in housing, food, and mental health that is seen and felt for generations.

Are you passionate about helping others and looking for a meaningful career? Join Catholic Charities as a Lead Direct Support Professional and provide leadership to staff and direct care to support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, mental illness, and behavioral challenges.

The Lead Direct Support Professional is a position that will support the Residential Supervisor in the successful operation of the group home in Cold Spring, communicate regularly with families on routine matters, and provide the on-the-job (“OJT”) training for all new hires. This position also performs most of their time in the delivery of exemplary client care services and will role model how to provide excellent cares to clients.

We are hiring Lead DSPs for each of the Cold Spring Group Homes. Employee's shifts will typically be afternoon/evening shifts (e.g., 2 PM - 10 PM), including rotating weekends. The position reports directly to the Residential Supervisor.

Please note that all DSP shifts are designated as AWAKE shifts, irrespective of whether they occur during the day, evening, or overnight hours.

• Responsible for training & mentoring of new hires. Lead the on-the-job training for new staff. Organize shadow shifts for new staff.
• Accountable for communication with families: share routine matters/updates with client families and document in client logs.
• Facilitate the house/home management: review and problem solve any house or staff issues/concerns with Residential Supervisor; create and foster a positive environment and work culture at the house daily and during team meetings.
• Client Care:
  Maintain responsibility for day-to-day client care via reviewing all communication logs, progress notes, and data sheets; develop a therapeutic and skill building relationship with each client and model this to house staff; provide personal cares for clients as necessary; responsible for planning and/or facilitating leisure activities or client outings; and continually assess and reassess client behaviors and assist supervisor in modifying client plans as necessary.
• Trainings:
  Ensure that all employees complete the required training by the established deadline.

You will make a difference in the lives of clients every day and you will work with a great team of people!

• - Vacation (accrue 15 days your first year) + 8 paid holidays + ESST (accrue 6 days your first year)
• - Health, HSA, Dental & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• - 401(k) with Company Match
• - Life Insurance & AD&D
• - Flexible Spending Accounts
• - Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
• - Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility