Direct Support Lead - Merrillville
Core
Provide leadership and supervision to staff while delivering direct support, skills training, job coaching, and behavior management to individuals with physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges.
Role type
Senior Direct Support Lead (Human Services)
Builds
Individualized supports and community-based care programs
Domain
Home and community-based specialized health care
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
leadership, supervision, skills training, job coaching, behavior management, documentation, staff recruitment, shift coordination
Preferred skills
problem-solving, attention to detail, compassion
Technologies
Support Security
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and supervision to staff in the residence and community; deliver direct support including skills training, job coaching, and behavior management; participate in training for individuals served; join community outings; orient new employees; ensure accurate documentation; support house staffing needs and assist with staff recruitment; review progress for individuals served; coordinate and carry out shift objectives.
