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Direct Support Professional
•29 days ago
| Verified Pay | $10.00 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Tifton, Georgia |
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Job Description
Direct Support Professional
Tifton, GA | Temp to Perm | $10.00 / Hour
A facility that provides services for those with disabilities is looking for a direct support professional to help ensure the implementation of various established support plans. You must be able to help people learn their strengths, make their own choices, and expand their capabilities. You will make a lasting impact on people's lives by helping them promote their independence and building natural relationships. To be the ideal candidate, you should be friendly, positive, open minded, engaged in the community, and enjoy being active.
This company is committed to providing innovative and person-centered services for individuals with disabilities. We strive to provide individuals with developmental disabilities opportunities to make contributions while establishing and maintaining relationships with the people in their community.
Responsibilities
- Provide community integration, community living and/or employment training to individuals
- Support individuals in leading self-directed lives by improving individual strengths, choices and capabilities that lead to Inclusion into the community
- Create a person-centered environment of support for the individuals
- Participate in the development of attainable outcomes for the individuals' service plan
- Follow, address, and assist in the individual's personal care as needed
- Report evidence of abuse, neglect and other health and safety issues
- Complete incident reports and give to the supervisor timely for review
- Develop and maintain an open line of communication for pertinent information with coworkers, nurses, caregivers or employers
- Interact with the individuals in a supportive and respectful manner
- Complete documentation pertaining to overall support of the individuals
- Keep supervisor or assigned designee informed of any issues or changes with the individual or in daily operations
- Provide training to individuals to maintain current skills, learn new work skills, improve social skills and modify behaviors that would interfere with inclusion in the community
- Provide transportation of individuals following policies and procedures
- Comply with all regulations and procedures, as well as the policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Clear tuberculosis screening
- Valid Driver’s License
- Clean drug screen and background check
- Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds
- Ability to bend, reach, stoop, etc.
- (Preferred) 2 years' experience or a combination of experience equivalent to an Associate's Degree
- (Preferred) 1 year working with adults with developmental disabilities
- Great communication skills
- Maintain a healthy environment
- Keep individuals actively involved in the community
- Administer medication in accordance with medical provider directions
- Maintain the rights, dignity, and respect of all persons
- Have excellent customer service and maintain professionalism
- Work well with others and individually
- Pay attention to detail
- Be able to problem solve and be results driven
Location: Tifton, Georgia
Pay Rate: $10.00 / Hour
Schedule: Multiple shift opportunities available
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