Our Company ResCare Community Living Overview Are you driven to serve and help others in your community? Caregivers and Direct Support Professionals (DSP) are the heart of our company with their compassion, dependability, and care. If you want to make an impact by helping people live their best life, read more below and apply today! Responsibilities + The Lead Direct Care Staff will provide support and training for persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities and/or other related disorders. This support and training will include, but not be limited to: emotional support, physical support and monitoring, and life skills development, which will lead to increased independence and community participation for clients. The Lead Direct Care Staff may assist with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating employee performance, and other supervisory duties as assigned. + Collect and report management information to ensure continuous evaluation and improvement of operations + Work to create a positive work environment and proper deployment of direct care staff + Report safety and maintenance concerns as necessary + Implement fiscal processes and loss control programs to ensure appropriate allocation of financial resources + Provide oversight of menu planning and grocery shopping + Monitor the budgets and finances of the person(s) served + Address and correct health, safety, and environmental concerns + Coach and mentor support staff + Attend and participate in announced meetings + Other duties as assigned Qualifications + High school diploma or General Education Diploma equivalent required + Obtain credential of Registered Behavior Technician prior to working with clients + Have a minimum of one year experience as a Direct Care Staff, in an Acute Rehab Medical facility with a Service Level 4G or higher or Resident Case Load 12-14 facility; prefer experience working with people who have Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities + Have certification and/or licensure as a Licensed Psychiatric Technician; Psychological Assistant; or Associate Licensed Clinical Social Staff; or an individual with a combination of experience and education working with the developmentally disabled and mentally ill + For Psychological Assistant or Associate Licensed Clinical Social Worker, two years’ experience in designing and/or implementing behavior modification services are required + Have completed Direct Support Professionals I and II training and certification prior to working with clients + Fingerprint cleared prior to working with residents/facility + Must obtain and maintain current certification in Cardiopulmonary/First Aide/Automated External Defibrillator, including training of abdominal thrust technique prior to working with clients + Certification must be from an in-person class that includes hands-on instruction + Must obtain and maintain current certification of Crisis Prevention Institute training prior to working with clients + Must complete Solutions-building curriculum per requirements + Lead Direct Support Professionals must be in good physical health, verified by a health screening that includes a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure + Training required to implement the health care plan for a resident with a restricted health condition, if applicable + Knowledge of the requirements for providing the type of care and supervision needed by clients, including ability to communicate with such clients + Capable of working with highly confidential information + Ability to work independently as well as part of a team + Ability to communicate verbally and written with all levels of personnel, internal and external + Possess a valid driver’s license About our Line of Business ResCare Community Living has four decades of experience in the disability services field, providing support to individuals who need assistance with daily living due to an intellectual, developmental or cognitive disability. Our community living services are provided in 27 states with several thousand programs and a comprehensive range of high-quality services, including: Community Living, Adult Host Homes for adults regardless of disability, Behavioral/Mental Health Support, In-home Pharmacy Solutions, Telecare and Remote Support, Supported Employment and Training Programs, and Day programs. For more information, please visitwww.rescarecommunityliving.com. Follow us on Facebook andLinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/rescare-community-living/) . Salary Range USD $27.00 / Hour ALERT: We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as employees from our company. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. We take pride in creating a best-in-class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card, driver’s license, bank information, or payment for work equipment, etc.) from you via text or email. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning our company, please contact us at TalentAcquisition@brightspringhealth.com . Click here (https://www.brightspringhealth.com/careers/frequently-asked-questions/) for additional FAQ information. Job LocationsUS-CA-LA HABRA ID 2024-156390 Line of Business ResCare Community Living Position Type Full-Time Pay Min USD $27.00/Hr. Pay Max USD $27.00/Hr.