Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Wellness resources
• 401(k) matching
• Opportunity for advancement

Job ID No .: 10-0326 
Job Title : Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Schedule : Part-time, Days, Evenings, Overnights, and Weekends Available
Location : Valley Brook - Marietta, GA 30008 ( In-Person )

Job Description
Provide compassionate, person-centered care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) or physical impairments. The DSP’s role is to empower individuals to live independently, safely, and with dignity while fostering inclusion within their communities.

·         Assist with personal care (hygiene, grooming, dressing, toileting).
·         Support daily living activities like meal planning, preparation, feeding, and household chores.
·         Encourage independence by supervising self-administration of medication.
·         Monitor health changes and report concerns promptly.
·         Provide mobility and safety assistance with transfers, ambulation, and adaptive devices.
·         Accompany individuals to appointments, errands, and community events.
·         Maintain accurate documentation of daily activities, incidents, and health updates.
·         Follow behavioral support plans and promote positive outcomes.
·         Advocate for self-expression, choice-making, and independence.
·         Encourage community inclusion through social, recreational, and vocational activities.
·         Collaborate with coworkers and supervisors to ensure seamless care.

Benefits

·         401(k) & 401(k) matching
·         Paid time off (PTO)
·         Paid training (In-Person and Virtual)
·         Employee Discounts
·         Wellness Resources
 
Job Details

·         3-5 years of experience preferred

Education
·         High School Diploma/GED