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Develops and maintains relationships with the following:\nManager\nProgram Director\nDirect Support Professional/Co-workers Main Office Administrative Staff Healthcare Consultants\nRegulatory Agencies Community (neighbors, etc.)\nResident's and Resident's family members/guardians\n\nQUALIFICATIONS:\n1. Associates or Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. High School diploma or GED is required.\n2. Obtain and maintain medication certification.\n3. Good interpersonal relationships and communication skills.\n4. Maturity, good judgment, and ability to handle confidential information.\n5. Must be proficient, or become proficient, and maintain proficiency in First Aid, CPR, PMT, Abuse/Neglect, DDS Medication Administration and other Resident specific medical and habilitative needs. Attend all required in-services, as well as staff meetings. Must review and follow all Agency policy and procedures.\n6. Valid Connecticut Driver License and eligibility for Network, lnc.'s Insurance.\n7. Must be physically able to assist residents when necessary (i.e. lifting, using approved adaptive equipment, using approved physical restraint techniques).\n8. Must be proficient, or become proficient, and maintain proficiency in the electronic health record system THERAP.\n\nJOB RESPONSIBILITIES:\nIn addition to responsibilities of Direct Support Staff, the Lead Direct Support Staff shall have the following responsibilities:\nWith Manager, arrange and monitor schedule and staffing patterns including emergency coverage/shift coverage.\nOversee monthly recreation and leisure schedules.\nReplace and refill all forms: data collection and medical.\nAssist with the orientation and training of all new staff.\nOversee client programming during Manager's off-hours.\nProvide on-call coverage when the Manager is off duty and not on call. Generally starting at 4pm on Fridays until 8am on Mondays.\nAttend medical and dental appointments as needed.\nConsult with the Manager weekly on operation of the house.\nIn the absence of the Manager, complete Manager's tasks as needed (i.e. fiscal, personnel and resident paperwork, staff supervision, consultation with Program Director).\nTo be a role model for co-workers.\nParticipate in ongoing managerial training.\nSupervise and train direct support staff as designated by Manager. Assist the Manager with appropriate disciplinary action for staff when necessary. Supervise overnight and weekend staff; including periodic visits and phone calls.\nOversee Safety Committee Responsibilities with assistance of Manager.\nAssist Manager with medication administrator compliance.\nBecome familiar with Agency Policy and Procedure and ensure staff compliance.\nReviews and documents appropriate resident and residence electronic health records. Runs and reviews necessary weekly reports on THERAP.\nReviews all participant data for accuracy and completion on a regular basis. Provide staff training and feedback on data as needed. Implement and follow-up on electronic documentation as available.\nResponsible for planning and overseeing participant recreational in-house activities, community outings, attendance, daily routines and programming.\nAlong with staff, identify participant interest, likes/dislikes, social skills and abilities in assisting Manager in the development of person centered goals.\nAttend participant interdisciplinary team meetings as deemed necessary per the Manager.\nOther responsibilities as deemed necessary.","company":"Network Human Services","rawCompany":"network human services","city":"Windham","state":"CT","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:28:51.505Z","occupations":[{"code":"39-1022.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-personal-service-workers"},{"code":"39-9041.00","title":"Residential Advisors","slug":"residential-advisors"},{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"623990","title":"Other Residential Care Facilities","slug":"other-residential-care-facilities"},{"code":"624120","title":"Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities","slug":"services-for-the-elderly-and-persons-with-disabilities"},{"code":"623312","title":"Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly","slug":"assisted-living-facilities-for-the-elderly"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Lead Direct Support Staff","description":"Do you have a passion for enriching the lives of persons with disabilities?\nJoin our team today and make a difference!\n\nPay: Starting at $21.66/hour ranging to $21.92/hour for qualified experience\n\nShifts Available:\n1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts\nWeekdays and weekends\nWeekend on-call hours required.\n\nSCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:\nThe Lead Direct Support Staff is responsible for all aspects of resident care as well as for routine maintenance of the residence. 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