Lead Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional

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Applications due 8 / 29 / 2025

Direct Support services are provided to individuals needing additional assistance in their daily life. The degree of care can vary depending on the needs of the individual. Activities may include planning and providing instruction or assistance in activities of daily living, recreation and leisure, social and interpersonal skills, communication skills, decision making, self-advocacy, community integration, medication assistance, cooking, housekeeping, and other related services.

Why Work at LittleStar?

• Collaborative and supportive team
• A friendly and relaxed atmosphere
• Healthy work-life balance
• Three options for medical, two options for dental (50% paid by LittleStar), Vision (100% paid by LittleStar)
• 24 days off a year (15 days of PTO for the 1st year and another day added for each subsequent year of employment + 9 paid holidays)
• 401k with up to 4% company match

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Executes PCISP goals as outlined in the Person-Centered Individualized Support plan

Assist in designing monthly day program activity schedule

Implements appropriate response to high-risk areas as outlined in each individual's high-risk plan

Keeps client safe

Provides and maintains an environment free of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. Reports any incidents or suspicions to a supervisor immediately

Assists client with activities of daily living (ADLs)

Adheres to diet, supplementation, and medication protocols, per parent / guardian instructions

Refrains from any unauthorized use of cell phones, Internet and email that is not related to LittleStar duties

Supervise a maximum of 16 clients in center

Maintains client and family confidentiality per LittleStar policy and HIPAA Privacy Rule Regulations

Refers parent to appropriate staff member with regards to non-waiver related questions

Completes data collection as directed

Completes and submits client billing as directed

Completes and submits additional paperwork in a timely manner (time clock exception forms, incident reports, mileage reimbursement forms, temperature tracking forms, etc.)

Reports to work on time, and calls appropriate person when going to be late

Refrains from excessive absenteeism

Requests time off well in advance, calls-out sick to the appropriate person at least two hours before the scheduled shift.

Communicates with Waiver Services Director regarding all developments, problems or concerns as needed and requests feedback

Responds appropriately and professionally to feedback

Flexible with schedule changes

Attends and participates in team meetings, trainings and other meetings as requested by the Waiver Services Director or Waiver Services Coordinator, or Executive Director

Works collaboratively with other members of client's treatment team and family

Maintains environment by cleaning up after client and self

Respects the property of LittleStar ABA Therapy and the family

Acts as a positive role model for all staff, families, and client's working with LittleStar

Maintains professional relationship with parents and other family members

Adheres to all LittleStar policies and procedures

Performs other duties as assigned by the Waiver Services Director or Waiver Services Coordinator

Educational Qualifications and Skills :

Must be 18 years of age or older

Must provide documentation of a negative TB screening from an authorized entity

Must possess or be able to obtain CPR and First aid certification annually and perform, as necessary.

Possess and maintain a clear criminal record per Medicaid Waiver regulation requirements.

Maintain a valid Indiana driver's license, full-coverage insurance on personal vehicle, and maintain insurability as defined by the agency liability insurance carrier. Must possess and maintain reliable transportation that meets state requirements for transporting persons served

Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred, but not required

A positive team player and energetic professional

Strong organizational and time management skills along with the ability to manage multiple tasks

Good judgment and creative thinking skills

Ability to communicate appropriately given the circumstances of the situation and individuals involved

Discretion in matters that need to remain private

Supervisory Responsibility :

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment :

Position may operate in a variety of settings, including but not limited to LittleStar center, a client's home, or community setting as needed to meet goals outlined in the client's PCISP.

This role routinely uses standard office and audiovisual equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to meet the following requirements.

Physical Requirements :

Speaking must speak and understand the English language

Hearing requires hearing ability sufficient to perform job duties safely and effectively

Reaching with hands and arms; be dexterous while using hands to finger, handle or feel

Exhibiting physical agility such as walk / run / climb stairs; sit / stand for long periods time;; have quick reaction time / move quickly

Lifting / pushing / pulling at least 50 lbs.

Psychological Requirements :

Patient behaviors may precipitate and / or impact an employee's personal mental health. The DSP role may not be suitable for people with certain behavioral health conditions (e.g., PTSD, Anxiety, Bipolar, etc.).

Must remain calm and focused under pressure

Reasonable accommodations can be provided to assist or enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, upon request.

Condition of Employment :

Must successfully pass the initial and updated criminal history, background, and record checks, which includes driving history checks.

Must provide transportation to patients using your personal vehicle and travel to different locations within the surrounding area to assist individuals with their daily needs (grocery shopping, doctors appointments, community integration needs, etc.).

Must provide proof of automobile insurance with a minimum of $100,000 combined in property and medical liability prior to and during employment.

Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as needed, provided by LittleStar.