Direct Support Professional - Heart of Georgia Group Home

Job Description

Job Description

The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia is dedicated to providing those we serve with quality innovative behavioral healthcare in a recovery-based environment. CSB of Middle Georgia is recognized as a state leader in comprehensive behavioral healthcare providing integrated cost-effective services. CSB of Middle Georgia is located in Dublin, Georgia, and the agency currently serves residents of Bleckley, Dodge, Johnson, Laurens, Montgomery, Pulaski, Telfair, Treutlen, Wheeler, and Wilcox counties in Georgia; and in our Ogeechee Behavioral Health Division, serving residents of Burke, Emanuel, Glascock, Jefferson, Jenkins, and Screven counties in Georgia. We value Quality, Professionalism, Person-Centered, Recovery, Teamwork, Improvement, Accountability, Management of Practicing Information, Wellness, and Financial Stability.

LOCATION: Eastman, Georgia

The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia's Heart of Georgia Group Home is seeking a qualified individual to serve as our next Direct Support Professional. This person will be responsible for providing care and assistance to adults with diagnosed intellectual and developmental disabilities, ensuring that they have the proper care needed throughout the day and in everyday activities. The selected candidate will also be responsible for keeping up to date progress notes on the individuals they work with, to ensure that the program manager has the proper knowledge to advise families and senior leadership on necessary next steps.

Responsibilities of the Direct Support Professional:

• Monitor/Supervise individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ensuring proper safety and care

• Provide for the personal needs and comfort of the individuals of the program
• Assist individuals with activities of daily living, such as eating, cleaning and basic hygiene needs

• Perform general housekeeping needs throughout the assigned location
• Use observational skills to remain aware of changes in the behavior and physical condition of the individuals

• Transports individuals on different community outings and events
• Other duties as assigned

Here are some of the things we require:

• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse communities
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others
• Experience with Microsoft 365 Office Products
• Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines accordingly

Here’s what would put you over the top:

• Previous experience being a personal care assistant or certified nursing assistant

At this time, CSB of Middle Georgia will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

*Please note that paid lunches are only for select positions that must assist individuals with eating needs at typical meal periods*

** Final pay rate will be dependent on a combination of qualifications such as experience and education. **