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Le’Fevre Personal Care, Inc. is an established provider of residential and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For over 25 years, we have been committed to providing compassionate, person-centered care that promotes independence, dignity, and quality of life.
The Lead Direct Support Professional (Lead DSP) plays an important role in providing quality, person-centered care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, personal care, transportation, community participation, and maintaining a safe and supportive home environment.
In addition to providing direct care, the Lead DSP takes on a leadership role by guiding and supporting fellow staff, assisting with training, reviewing documentation, and helping ensure consistent, high-quality services in the group home. This position is ideal for an experienced Direct Support Professional who enjoys working directly with individuals while taking on additional responsibilities within the residential team.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesDirect Care & Resident Support
Assist individuals with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, toileting, and mobility.
Implement Individual Service Plans, behavioral support plans, and healthcare plans.
Support community participation, independent living skills, and recreational activities.
Provide transportation and accompaniment to medical appointments and community activities.
Assist with medication-related responsibilities in accordance with applicable training and regulations.
Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive residential environment.
Respond appropriately to emergencies and individual care needs.
Staff Leadership & Training
Provide day-to-day guidance and support to Direct Support Professionals.
Assist with orientation and hands-on training of new employees.
Conduct ongoing coaching and refresher training across multiple shifts.
Monitor staff adherence to established care procedures and agency policies.
Identify staff training needs and communicate concerns to management.
Promote teamwork, professionalism, accountability, and effective communication.
Documentation & Quality Assurance
Review daily service documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
Identify documentation deficiencies and communicate concerns to appropriate staff and management.
Assist with quality assurance activities and compliance monitoring.
Communicate unresolved concerns to the House Manager.
Residential Operations & Support
Assist with daily residential operations and individual care needs.
Support medical appointment coordination, transportation, and staffing coverage as assigned.
Provide assistance at other residential locations when needed.
Monitor household cleanliness, supplies, and safety standards.
Communicate operational and resident care concerns to management.
Participate in the on-call rotation for up to two weeks per month, responding to urgent staffing and residential program needs in accordance with agency procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or GED required.
Satisfactory criminal background check.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
CPR and First Aid certification required, or ability to obtain before providing unsupervised services.
Ability to meet applicable COMP Waiver transportation requirements.
Ability to complete required annual training and meet applicable health screening requirements.
Ability to safely assist individuals with personal care, mobility, and transfers.
Preferred Qualifications
CNA certification and/or previous experience working as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Experience providing direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Previous leadership, mentoring, or staff training experience.
Familiarity with person-centered documentation and individual support plans.
Required Skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent documentation and organizational abilities.
Ability to train and support fellow employees.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Dependability, flexibility, and professionalism.
Ability to balance hands-on care with leadership responsibilities.
Commitment to person-centered care, confidentiality, and individual safety.
Full-time position averaging 40 hours per week.
Rotating shifts with alternating weekends off.
Shifts may include afternoons, evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional daytime hours.
Participation in an on-call rotation of up to two weeks per month.
Flexibility to provide support across multiple residential locations as needed.
Le’Fevre Personal Care, Inc. offers the following benefits and employment opportunities:
Paid Time Off (PTO): Eligible employees accrue 40 hours of PTO during their first year of employment, in accordance with company policy.
Monthly Insurance Stipend: LPC contributes up to $420 annually toward eligible employees' selected Aflac insurance policies.
Voluntary Aflac Insurance Options:
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Accident insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
Critical illness insurance
Cancer/specified disease insurance
Premium Holiday Pay: Earn 1.5 or 2 the regular hourly rate when working designated holidays, according to company policy.
Professional Development: Ongoing training, leadership experience, and opportunities for career advancement.
Consistent Scheduling: Rotating schedules with alternating weekends off.
Supportive Work Environment: An established organization committed to quality care and employee development.