Direct Support Professional One-on-one Support $500 Sign on Bonus!!!

All interested applicants must complete the online application through our website. PURPOSE: The purpose of this job is to give individuals with developmental disabilities the tools to live as independently as they possibly can while ensuring safety and high-quality service. This position works with one specific resident client to support him in all of his daily life functions. SHIFTS: 1 position - M-W 10a-10p 36 hrs FT 1 position - M-W 10p-10a 36 hrs FT 1 position - Thu-Sat 10a-10p 36 hrs FT 1 position - Thu-Sat 10p-10a 36 hrs FT 1 position - Sundays 10a-10p 12 hrs PT 1 position - Sundays 10p-10a 12 hrs PT RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide physical support and assistance during all personal daily living activities, including feeding, toileting, , showering, dressing, changing position in wheelchair/bed, transferring from wheelchair to bed. Provide training and support to the individuals in all daily living skills including but not limited to nutrition, personal hygiene, health care, safety, communication, interpersonal relations, mobility, financial management, home management and use of leisure time as outlined in the individual service plan (ISP). Ensure individuals are taking medication according to prescribed schedule. Assist the individual with scheduling and attending medical appointments as outlined on the Individual Support Plan. Accompany individual and facilitate participation in visits for medical care, therapies, personal shopping, recreation and other community activities as needed. Provide training and support in the areas of social, emotional, physical and spiritual development. Become acquainted with individual’s job setting and communicate with key personal supervising the individual (including job coach, support coordinator, day program, etc.). Maintain a relationship with and communicate with families and key supports regarding the individual’s day to day needs and successes. Assist in the development of ISPs and ISP yearly summaries as requested by supervisor. Assist in the development of BSPs; provide behavior support as directed in the BSP. Provide transportation in privately own car or by agency owned vehicle for individuals as directed. Maintain and submit all required paperwork. Attend and participate in monthly house meetings. Attend and participate in all division staff meetings and other trainings as required. Communicate regularly with supervisor on individual’s progress, issues and concerns. Other duties may be assigned. REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to use the English language, and communicate clearly. Must be able to manage time effectively, to work alone and as a team member. Must have a Georgia State Driver’s License, Georgia registration and a privately insured vehicle. Must possess and maintain a working cell phone with voice mail. Must possess and maintain ability to receive and respond to all business related text messaging. Must have email capability and the ability to check email at least once every work day. Must have basic knowledge and experience with computers PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and far vision and the ability to adjust focus. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent required. Associates degree preferred. 1 - 2 years experience working with individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities is preferred.