DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Job Description

Job Description

Assessment-Direct Support Professional.doc

Welcome to Annandale Village – Where Happiness Works

Annandale Village is a one-of-a-kind nonprofit community in Suwanee, GA, where we proudly serve adults with developmental disability and acquired brain injuries. We are a true community where our residents, known as Villagers, are supported in living with dignity, purpose, and independence.

We’re the only nonprofit in the southeast offering a full continuum of care for the people we serve. Our 55-acre campus includes:

• Two assisted living buildings serving 33 Villagers
• Eight Personal Care Homes (independent, semi-independent, and cottages) serving up to 100 Villagers
• A 32-bed skilled nursing facility—the only one in Georgia dedicated solely to adults with developmental disabilities
• A Medicaid waiver day program with approximately 33 participants
• A community-based independent living program, All In, currently serving 26 individuals

Annandale Village is synonymous with home. We’re a place where Villagers and our employees alike find community, stability, and meaning.

Why Work With Us?

At Annandale Village, you’re not just filling a role—you’re joining a mission. Our team is made up of passionate, dedicated individuals who care deeply about the people we serve. Whether you're in direct care, nursing, administration, or support services, your work makes a lasting difference in someone’s life.

We offer:

• A supportive, mission-driven culture
• Strong onboarding and ongoing training
• Opportunities for professional development
• A workplace where you’re valued and appreciated

What Else Is Included at Annandale?

Along with your base wage, you receive:

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Free meal during your shift
• PTO (Paid time off)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan → With a 3% employer match
• Training & growth opportunities
• Employee Recognition programs and team appreciation events
• Holiday Premium Pay
• For hourly employees: double time for major holidays worked
• For hourly employees: time-and-a-half on select days that matter to our residents and families—like Easter, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day
• Annual pay increases based on performance

Come grow with us – and learn why Happiness Works Here!

Department

Personal Care Homes

Reports to

Residential Manager

Position Purpose

Responsible for providing a supportive home-like environment for the Villagers residing in his/her residence. Provides skills training to promote independence including, but not limited to; maintaining a safe and clean room, laundry skills, personal hygiene, and interpersonal relationships with their housemates. Will participate in the necessary skills training for Villagers to meet their goals through the AFLS assessment process.

Required Qualifications

1 year of work experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

High school diploma or GED required

Must be able to past a literacy test

Must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid Class C Georgia Driver’s License, proof of vehicle insurance, and meet company policy regarding MVR requirements.

Must meet state requirements regarding a GBI and FBI criminal history record check which requires fingerprinting.

Must undergo and pass a drug screening and screening for Tuberculosis.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Assists the LPN Nurse Manager as needed to include health maintenance activities.

Is knowledgeable on the Medication Error/Progressive Disciplinary process, related to medication errors.

Transport or accompany villagers to ER/Urgent Care as needed.

Completes bi-weekly hygiene checklists to ensure proper hygiene with all ADL needs.

Maintains and adheres to the laundry and room cleaning schedule for each villager, and provides assistance/training to those who are unable to complete this task on their own.

Ensures villagers are appropriately dressed for the weather, before leaving the residence.

Trains and assists Villagers on appropriate social skills, problem solving, etc.

Completes and documents for each villager all care tracking tasks in Electronic Medical Record.

Assists Villagers with ambulating across campus depending on villagers physical abilities/needs.

Is knowledgeable of and adheres to villager safety/behavior plans.

Provides watchful oversight of Villagers well-being throughout shift.

Immediately reports incidents of inappropriate behavior or accidents involving villagers to the appropriate staff.

Completes weekly inventory of villagers ADL Supplies, clothing, and snacks.

Communicates and documents villager concerns involving villager behaviors or needs to the villager’s case manager.

Assists villagers to create grocery lists with healthy food choices, per specific diets to shop in the community.

Performs other duties that may be necessary in the best interest of Annandale at Suwanee, Inc. to meet the personal service and care of the Villagers.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired/ Physical Requirements

1. Ability to read, write, and speak English.
2. Will have basic knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Office & Outlook).
3. Ability to problem solve and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
4. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
5. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands; use fingers; handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear.
6. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, and walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, or crawl.
7. Employee is required to lift up to 25 pounds and/or move up to 75 pounds (with assistance).
8. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
9. Employee is required to transport (drive) and assist Villagers in and out of vehicles.
10. Employee is required to perform CPR/First Aid.