Direct Support Professional - Residential Team Lead
Job Type
Full-time
Description

Are you a caregiver looking to assist with the daily operations of a group home? As a team lead DSP, you will be in one of our local group homes, working with a team of DSPs, and helping adults with intellectual disabilities to achieve their goals.


There are two full time schedules: Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm, with a rate of pay ranging from $19.25 to $21.75/hour. There is also a Wednesday through Saturday 6am to 6pm position, with an average rate of pay of $21.66-$24.47/hour. 


Responsibilities for Team Lead DSP:

  • Day-to-day operations of the group home to include coordination of actives, appointments
  • Liaison between home and other departments
  • Collection of monthly paperwork
  • Management and oversight of medication
  • Ensuring the completion of all required documentation
  • Primary point of contact for the home in absence of the house manager
  • Working closely with team members to ensure individuals needs are met

Full-time benefits for Team Lead DSP include:

  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance
  • Free $10,000 life insurance (with the option to buy more)
  • Free employee assistance program (confidential counseling and more)
  • Paid trainings (DSP, CRMA, First Aid, CPR, and more)
  • Health savings account
  • 401(k) (matching after one year of employment)
  • Additional paid time leave starting at hours/year
Requirements
  • At least two (2) years of experience as a Direct Support Professional
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid Maine driver's license
  • Must be good with people, work well both independently and as a team player.
  • Must be comfortable, or willing to learn how to support, individuals with various levels of disability in a variety of different settings.