Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Support Professional

Tifton, GA | $13.50 / Hour

A facility that provides services for those with disabilities is looking for a direct support professional to help ensure the implementation of various established support plans. You must be able to help people learn their strengths, make their own choices, and expand their capabilities. You will make a lasting impact on people's lives by helping them promote their independence and building natural relationships, by taking them out into the community. To be the ideal candidate, you should be authoritative, friendly, positive, open minded, engaged in the community, and enjoy being active.

This company is committed to providing innovative and person-centered services for individuals with disabilities. We strive to provide individuals with developmental disabilities opportunities to make contributions while establishing and maintaining relationships with the people in their community.

Responsibilities

• Provide community integration and community living ex. take individuals to games, concerts, shopping, and other outings
• Support individuals in leading self-directed lives by improving individual strengths, choices and capabilities that lead to Inclusion into the community 
• Assist individuals in employment training 
• Create a person-centered environment of support for the individuals
• Participate in the development of attainable outcomes for the individuals' service plan
• Follow, address, and assist in the individual's personal care as needed
• Report evidence of abuse, neglect and other health and safety issues
• Complete incident reports and give to the supervisor timely for review
• Develop and maintain an open line of communication for pertinent information with coworkers, nurses, caregivers or employers
• Interact with the individuals in a supportive and respectful manner while maintaining authority 
• Complete documentation pertaining to overall support of the individuals
• Keep supervisor or assigned designee informed of any issues or changes with the individual or in daily operations
• Provide training to individuals to maintain current skills, learn new work skills, improve social skills and modify behaviors that would interfere with inclusion in the community
• Provide transportation of individuals following policies and procedures
• Comply with all regulations and procedures, as well as the policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be 18 or older
• Valid Driver’s License
• Assertiveness required
• Clear tuberculosis screening 
• Clean drug screen and background check 
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, etc. 
• (Preferred) 2 years' experience or a combination of experience equivalent to an Associate's Degree
• (Preferred) 1 year working with adults with developmental disabilities
• Great communication skills
• Maintain a healthy environment
• Keep individuals actively involved in the community 
• Administer medication in accordance with medical provider directions
• Maintain the rights, dignity, and respect of all persons
• Have excellent customer service and maintain professionalism 
• Work well with others and individually
• Pay attention to detail
• Be able to problem solve and be results driven

Location: Tifton, Georgia

Pay Rate: $13.50 / Hour

Schedule: Multiple shift opportunities available

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