Benefits:

401(k)
Free food & snacks
Paid time off
Training & development
Tuition assistance

DSP Team Lead – Stafford, VA
Pay: $19.00–$21.00 per hour

Guardian Residential Services (GRS) is actively seeking an experienced and dependable Direct Support Professional (DSP) Team Lead for our residential group home in Stafford, Virginia.

This position supports individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities who may have complex behavioral support needs and challenging behaviors. The DSP Team Lead will provide direct, person-centered support while also helping guide DSP staff to ensure consistency, safety, proper documentation, and quality care.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform all duties and responsibilities of a Direct Support Professional.
Provide leadership, guidance, and support to DSP staff during assigned shifts.
Ensure staff follow individuals’ service plans, behavioral support plans, and established safety procedures.
Maintain a calm and professional approach when supporting individuals during challenging behavioral situations.
Reinforce training and provide immediate guidance to DSP staff regarding standards of care.
Ensure medications are administered and documented according to company requirements.
Ensure all shift documentation is accurate, complete, and submitted on time.
Monitor the quality and consistency of services provided to individuals.
Communicate behavioral, medical, safety, staffing, and other concerns promptly to appropriate supervisors.
Assist with documentation reviews and audits as assigned.
Promote positive communication and teamwork among staff.
Support individuals with personal care, daily living activities, community participation, meals, and other needs as assigned.
Maintain a safe, respectful, structured, and person-centered environment.
Follow Guardian Residential Services policies and procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Previous direct-care experience supporting individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities is strongly preferred.
Experience working with individuals with significant behavioral support needs is highly preferred.
Previous DSP, group home, residential, or behavioral support experience preferred.
Ability to provide leadership and direction to other DSP staff.
Ability to remain calm, professional, and safety-focused during challenging situations.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Successful completion of required background checks.
Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
Strong communication and documentation skills.

We are looking for a strong, reliable, and compassionate Team Lead who can take initiative, support the DSP team, and provide consistent person-centered services to the individuals in the home.

Guardian Residential Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Compensation: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Knowing Guardian

Guardian Residential Services is a privately owned organization with a focused effort on serving individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities, & mental health needs. It was founded by two sisters who have had over 20 years of combined experience in I/DD environment, providing the best quality care to the individuals that they served. These sisters believe in serving individuals within the communities in which they live & supporting the individual’s choices and independence. Our services will support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities access opportunities through community engagement while creating an inclusive environment.

Mission

Our mission is to provide community-based services that support person-centered services to improve the quality of life for individuals and families. It is our unremitting duty to provide individuals with I/DD to live as independently as possible in the least restrictive environment through personal involvement, individual decision-making is supported and encouraged to enhance the control of a person over their own lives and foster self-sufficiency the general areas of ones livelihood.

Vision

We envision to create a comfortable environment that is reputed as one of the best for individuals with I/DD with basic to complex health needs to gain higher awareness, well being, creativity and joy.

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