Lead Direct Support Professional/Caregiver

HIRING IMMEDIATELY!

If you are looking for a stable and rewarding job where you get a chance to help others enjoy life as it enriches yours, join us! We, at Tancell Care, serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Southern & Northern Nevada by assisting them in learning basic living skills, achieving developmental goals and establishing supportive relationships within the community to enhance their overall quality of life.

Join our team of exceptional professionals who are dedicated to enriching the lives of the persons we serve. We are presently looking for a caring Full Time Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP) who is responsible for ensuring the development and implementation of the individual treatment/support plans, from admission through discharge and follow-up. This role coordinates care, support, and other appointments/services, and is responsible for regular contact with families and residential program managers/service coordinators, as well as ongoing progress reports, service documentation, data collection and analysis, and healthcare/medication documentation. 

Why Join Us?

Besides working with an incredible and passionate team members, you will definitely appreciate our comprehensive and above industry standard total rewards package which includes, among others, the following perks to support you and your family:

• $17.50 competitive hourly rate
• Medical Insurance and other varied insurance options to fit your needs
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Job Security
• Caring Supervisors
• Career advancement

What’s a day look like in the life of a Lead DSP?

The person serving in this position acts as an advocate for supported individuals and is responsible for routine communication with families, healthcare professionals, and other supports in the individual's life. This person provides direction, oversight, training, and feedback to staff in providing support for individuals according to the defined treatment/support plans.

Specifically, you will…

• Utilize a person-centered approach, develop all treatment and support plans to meet each individual's strengths, needs, goals, and preferences and in alignment with state regulations and internal policies and procedures.
• Maintain thorough, accurate, and timely completion of required documentation to meet state regulations and internal policies and procedures.
• Follow up and collaborates with Program Manager to address any staff performance concerns or environmental needs noted during observations. Ensure Medication Administrations Records (MAR) are maintained and accurately capture all current medication orders for each individual. Ensure the MARs match prescription labels. 
• Provide initial and on-going training to staff on assisting with medications and ensure they are following all medication assistance policies and procedures as well as completing all required medication and healthcare documentation.

• At least 18 years of age.
• Minimum High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one-year relevant experience working with this population required.
• Must be compassionate, patient, responsible and respectful.
• Must have a valid driver's license, proof of insurance and reliable transportation to transport individuals as needed.
• CPR (training available upon hire and offered by the company).