Compassionate Direct Support Specialist

Gateway CSB; United States; Remote; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway CSB is hiring Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with daily living activities in a 24-hour residential facility in Hinesville, GA. You will monitor behavior, provide training for personal and social skills, and support meal prep, transportation, and daily routines.

The role includes documenting progress and coordinating with a supervisor on care plans. Responsibilities include preparing meals, ensuring safety, following medication protocols, and maintaining professional

Qualifications

• Knowledge of state, local and federal guidelines to modify existing programs and the development of new programs in response to changes in the guidelines.
• Knowledge of personal hygiene and care.
• Knowledge of basic housekeeping.
• Ability to observe and monitor resident’s behavior.
• Ability to assist and supervise participants with daily living activities.
• Ability to develop individualized plans.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle efficiently and safely.
• Ability to provide training and /or orientation services to participants.
• Ability to participate in supportive guidance, staff supervision sessions, program planning meetings, resident staffing and service training.
• Ability to complete evaluations to determine functional level of participants.

Responsibilities

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Arranges for needed medical care and provides needed services to assure that medical care is obtained.
• Assists in the development of an individual service/treatment plan for each assigned individual.
• Cares for individuals during periods of incapacitation, family disruption or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care, and help in adjusting to new lifestyles.
• Counsels and advises individuals on behavioral problems, decision making, and the resolution of minor problems.
• Instructs and advises individuals on daily living skills in one-on-one or group instruction.
• Observes and monitors individual’s behavior.
• Participates in case reviews, consulting with team to evaluate the individual’s needs and plan for continuing services.
• Performs housekeeping duties, such as cleaning, washing clothes and dishes, running errands.
• Assists in planning, shopping for, and preparing meals, including special diets, and assists families in planning shopping for, and preparing nutritious meals.
• Presents a neat and clean appearance. Wears clothing suitable to job and environment based on clientele served.
• Observes agency policies on health, safety, security and sanitation; notifies supervisor of circumstances or situations that present potential health hazard.

Skills

Guidelines knowledge

Hygiene knowledge

Housekeeping

Observation

Daily living support

Individualized plans

Vehicle operation

Training/orientation

Team involvement

Functional evaluations

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification OR Associates degree

Job description

Gateway CSB is hiring Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with daily living activities in a 24-hour residential facility in Hinesville, GA. You will monitor behavior, provide training for personal and social skills, and support meal prep, transportation, and daily routines.

The role includes documenting progress and coordinating with a supervisor on care plans. Responsibilities include preparing meals, ensuring safety, following medication protocols, and maintaining professional