The Director Professional Lead will provide oversight for the DSP staff, assist and support adults with developmental disabilities in a residential, non-residential and/or community setting, ensuring their safety. Will provide instruction in daily living and social skills supporting the successful integration within the community. Will assist with personal care and facilitate communication needs. Will provide guidance to the individual to become self-confident, independent, and engaged with their surroundings. Will operate company vehicles on a routine basis and personal vehicle when necessary. 

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides      supervision to persons supported according to their individual service      plan (ISP) and individual needs and protocols always being mindful of what      is important to and important for the individual. 
• Provides      training and assistance to persons supported with activities of daily      living and communication according to their ISP and individual needs in a      manner which encourages choice and maximum independence. This includes,      but is not limited to grooming, hygiene, meal preparation, eating,      changing clothes and or adult protective clothing, toileting, showering      and utilizing assistive technology and communication devices. Assists      individuals in maintaining their personal belongings. 

· Develops monthly staffing schedule. 

· Monitors staffing coverage to maintain required staffing ratios as required by Hi-Hope and DBHDD policies. 

· Reviews documentation to address issues/concerns related to missing documentation as reported from finance; completes follow-up with DSPs to ensure completion of missing documentation or correction to documentation.

• Encourages      maximum mobility independence. Assists as needed with ambulation and      transfers using approved techniques. 
• Follows      approved menus, medical and medication directives, and related schedules.      Assists individuals with the supervised self-administration of medication      as indicated on prescription and MAR. Observes for and reports adverse      reactions and side effects. Administers medication as required when      training from approved medical personnel has been conducted and      documented. 
• Monitors all      food and drink intake for choking, dietary restrictions and proper      nutrition. Ensures food is prepared appropriately according to ISP and/or      nursing instructions for individuals having dietary restrictions or needs      (ex: an individual must have all foods pureed; or thickening agent must be      added to all liquids.) 
• Follows      de-escalation philosophy and techniques. Intervenes in problem situations      according to de-escalation philosophy and techniques. 
• Treats      individuals supported with respect, dignity, courtesy, and sensitivity      always. 
• Provides      transportation for persons supported to appointments, meetings, community      outings, employment, and in emergencies such as an evacuation of a Hi-Hope      facility or Group Home in accordance with DBHDD and DHS transportation      guidelines. 
• Actively      plans for and/or participates in meetings including, but not limited to      ISP, SIS, IDT, and Resident Council as assigned for individuals supported.      Provides input (feedback on progress toward previous goals and      recommendation for future goals) on individual person-centered goals for      persons supported. Utilizing person centered tools such as      "working/not working", "important for",      "communication chart", and "relationship map" assists      persons supported in identifying and developing goals. 
• Actively      plans, participates in, and assists with community integrated outings,      recreational, leisure and "meaningful day" activities with      individuals supported. Conducts outs and activities to help individuals      learn or enhance skills, achieve ISP goals, increase community presence      and build meaningful relationships with those in the community. 
• Records      individual information and data on appropriate forms or electronically      according to departmental policy. 
• Records all      entries in a clear, concise, legible and timely manner. 
• Completes      all assigned paperwork and documentation in accordance with the      organization's policies and procedures and utilizing approved language. 
• Maintains      basic care for all equipment and supplies. 
• Actively      participates in staff development trainings, staff meetings, seminars,      conferences, web-based training, and other meetings as scheduled by      management. Reads and reviews written material as provided or assigned by      the supervisor or the organization. Applies concepts that are learned to      your daily work activities. 
• Observes      confidentiality practices according to Hi-Hope policy and federal and      state guidelines. 
• Provides for      and maintains a safe, secure, clean, healthy and attractive environment      for persons served, visitors and staff. Identifies and reports safety      concerns. 
• Reports      medication errors and any adverse side effects in a timely manner to      nursing and to supervisor. 
• Follows      established protocols for emergencies such as fire, severe weather,      natural disasters, missing person, bomb threats, evacuation, utility      failures, medical emergencies, vehicle accidents and safety during violent      or other threatening situations. 
• Coordinates      with co-workers to maintain staff to individual ratio per department      policy and individual needs and notifies supervisor if ratio cannot be      maintained. 
• Follows      established protocol for infection control and universal precautions and      related directives from nursing staff. 
• Follows all      rules, guidelines, and policies in the HHSC employee handbook and any      other pertinent agency or regulatory documents. 

· Acts appropriately and professionally on behalf of HHSC when in the community with or without individuals served. Follows dress code as mandated by the department and the organization.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced computer skills in Excel and PowerPoint. 

· Must be familiar and competent in using a personal computer, Internet, various software programs, and assistive technology equipment to effectively interact with residents. 

· CPR/AED and First Aid certification, valid Georgia Driver's license; Transportation and Vehicle Emergency Evacuation training and De-escalation Techniques certification within 90-days of employment.

· Must be able to travel in designated territory 30% - 50% of the time. 

Job Experience & Education:

· Must have a High School Graduate or General Education Diploma (GED). 

· One to two years related experience working in a group home setting providing assistance to the developmentally disabled population preferred. Prefers at least one to two years of experience as a supervisor. 

Additional Requirements: Must be 21 years old, able to pass a pre-employment physical and capable of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds. have a negative drug screening and a tuberculosis (TB) screening or X-Ray; and, have an acceptable motor vehicle record with no more than two moving violations in a three-year period within the last five years, vehicle liability insurance and an acceptable criminal record check. Must have reliable transportation.