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SUMMARY
A Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides an array of services which are necessary to support individuals and their families with needs related to disabilities, mental health and aging to live in community settings and provide services of fellowship, care and protection.
Such services may include household work related to care such as meal preparation, bed-making, laundry and other similar services.
Supports are individually planned and tailored to meet the specific needs of the individuals we service.This may include working at multiple homes, and locations.
Direct Support Professionals are expected to maintain professionalism and provide excellent customer service at all times.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Activities may include going to sporting events or out to eat, shopping, swimming, and participating in exercise groups or church groups and other social activities as determined by an individuals choices.
Support Individual Health and Well-Being
Also alert day program staff and guardian as requested.
Assist individuals in and out of the bathtub, the van, furniture and in other situations as needed. This may involve awkward, heavy lifting.
Use a mechanical lift or other lifting methods for moving individuals who require them.
You must seek the advice of a Home Supervisor, Coordinator or the Director of the department, where applicable, when you have questions concerning your performance of the functions of your job.
You must follow directions and assignments given by a supervisor concerning performance of functions of this position.
Work Effectively with Coworkers
You must work with coworkers as a team player. You must communicate with coworkers both verbally and in writing.You must recognize and respond appropriately to nonverbal and situational cues from coworkers, such as when there is a need for physical assistance with individual care or verbal reinforcement relating to a behavior issue.
When problems or emergencies arise, you must be willing and able to adapt to the needs of the group in the working environment.
Present a Positive Attitude and Professionalism
Present a positive attitude and maintain professionalism regarding all InCommunitys information (within the home, between homes and outside the company) regarding individual, staff and company issues.
This means refraining from inappropriate comments or gossip.
Adhere to Scheduling Policies
You must be punctual and ready to start your shift at designated times and you must continue working until you are replaced by another staff person.
Adhere to Company Policies and Procedures
Adhere to all company policies and procedures as stated in the current InCommunity Employee Handbook, InCommunitys Policies and Procedures binder or other documentation.
FOR OVER NIGHT SHIFTS ONLY
In addition to the Essential Functions listed above, the following functions have been determined to be essential to the successful performance of awake night shifts.
REQUIREMENTS
Must be 23 years of age or older, possess a valid drivers license, valid insurance and specific plan for transportation, if required.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Six months experience in developmental disabilities, mental health, or aging, with the focus being in community based programs and knowledge of family systems, person centered programs and structures is preferred.
Personal and / or volunteer experience is considered for employment.
Last updated : 2024-05-09
Full Time
Social & Legal Services
$28k-34k (estimate)
04/29/2024
08/10/2024
incommunityga.org
ATLANTA, GA
50 - 100
1979
WHITNEY FUCHS
$10M - $50M
Social & Legal Services
Originally founded in 1979, InCommunity, a non-profit agency headquartered in Atlanta, was created to provide community-based services and support to people with disabilities and their families. For almost 35 years, InCommunity has been embracing the abilities in all of us, building an outstanding reputation in Georgia for innovative programs and willingness to take on challenging support situations for people in their communities. Currently, InCommunity has more 650 employees who provide all levels of support in the community to people with a variety of needs; including residential support, e...mployment services, respite care, family support, in-home care, and day programs. To date, InCommunity has provided support and service to more than 10,000 Georgian community members.
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