Are you passionate about helping others live their best lives? Vera French is looking for a caring, dependable, and motivated Lead Direct Support Staff member to provide support and skill-building services to individuals in residential, home, and community settings.
As a Lead Direct Support Staff, you will:
Support individuals in developing and maintaining daily living skills
Teach and reinforce social, functional, advocacy, and community integration skills
Facilitate group learning and support activities
Train and mentor new Direct Support Staff
Provide supervision and protective oversight
Document services and communicate with team members to ensure quality care
Assist with implementing house rules that support client goals and independence
Transport clients to appointments, jobs, and community activities
High school diploma or GED required
Bachelor's degree in a Human Services-related field preferred
Availability to work every other weekend
Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug, and alcohol screening
Previous experience working with individuals with chronic mental illness is preferred
We are committed to helping our employees succeed through:
CPR Certification
Medication Management Training
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Student Loan Repayment Assistance (available after one year of employment)
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance
Delta Dental and vision insurance
Employer-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability through Mutual of Omaha
Optional supplemental life insurance and short-term disability coverage
Critical Illness and Accident Coverage through MetLife
401(k) with employer contributions and matching
3% employer contribution vested on your first day
25% employer match on employee contributions up to 6%
Nine paid holidays each year
Nine paid sick days annually (accrued per payroll)
Two weeks of vacation (accrued per payroll)
One Vera French Day each year
Make a difference every day while building a rewarding career. Apply today and join a team dedicated to empowering individuals and strengthening our community!