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CHOICES Lead Direct Support Professional

Volunteers of America, Dakotas

Sioux Falls, SD

Posted/Updated: 15 days ago

Job Description

**This position is eligible for a $1,500 hiring bonus**

 

Department: CHOICES                      

Job Status: Full Time                       

FLSA Status: Non-exempt                                            

Reports To: Residential Supervisor

Position Supervises: NA

Work Schedule: Full-time position requiring flexible schedule, with 8 hours non-contact scheduled weekly.

POSITION SUMMARY
Assist the residential Supervisor in ensuring quality of services to people supported

 
  


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS STATEMENT(S)

  • Individual Services
    A. Track, document, schedule and transport individuals to medical appointments.
    B. Ensure medical needs are reported and documented.
    C. Complete med chart checks ensuring all meds are current.
    D. Assist in following NSLP guidelines.
  • Documentation and Communication
    A. Ensure data is documented daily.
    B. Submit monthly reports, not limited to:
                      1. Approved Contacts
                      2. Supply orders
                      3. Fire/Severe Weather
                      4. Department of Transportation Reporting
                      5. National School Lunch Program
                      6. Maintenance Report
  • Facility
    A. Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in facility and report all maintenance issues.
    B. Maintain safe working conditions.
    C. Ensure vehicle safety and maintenance.
  • Other
    A. Provide safety-sensitive transportation services as needed
    B. Responsible for other duties as assigned.

POSITIONS QUALIFICATIONS
SKILLS & ABILITIES

                Education: Bachelor degree preferred

                Experience: Six months of residential experience or                 an equivalent combination of education/experience

                Skills: Excellent communication skills, time                                   management are necessary

     Certifications & Licenses: Valid driver’s license

     Other Requirements: Requires consistent exercise                   of discretion and judgment in the performance of                       duties

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  1. Ability to Stand, Walk, sit, manually manipulate, reach outward and above shoulders, speak, climb, crawl, squat, kneel, and bend on a daily basis
  2. Capability to Lift, carry, push or pull up to 100 lbs on a daily basis
Volunteers of America, Dakotas
PO Box 89306
Sioux Falls, SD 57109