Direct Support Professional
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$18 - $19 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Austell, Georgia |
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Job Description
Job Description
Job ID No.: 10-0826
Job Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week), Days, Evenings, Overnights, and Weekends Available
Location: Crabapple – Austell, GA 30106 (In-Person)
Job Description
Provide compassionate, person-centered care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) or physical impairments, who are dual diagnosed. The DSP’s role is to empower individuals to live independently, safely, and with dignity while fostering inclusion within their communities.
Provide compassionate, person-centered care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) or physical impairments, who are dual diagnosed. 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) with employer matching
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid training (In-Person and Virtual)
- Employee Discounts
- Wellness Resources
Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- 5+ years of experience working with dually diagnosed population
Requirements
- 5 years clean driving record
- BLS Certification
- Mindset Training (preferred)
- Reliable, patient, and professional
- Strong community navigation skills
- Must have a valid Georgia driver’s license
- Must be able to pass a comprehensive GBI background check
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