Direct Support Professional

United Cerebral Palsy of GA; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in daily living, transportation, meals, and activities. You will tailor support to individual goals and promote independence in a community setting.

Candidates should have excellent communication and organizational skills, a valid driver's license, CPR/First Aid certification, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs with or without accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Provides transportation and supervision for individuals to meet employment, recreational and leisure activities.
• Performs vehicle safety inspections and ensures proper transport of residents including tie downs and seat belt use.
• Maintains housekeeping in kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and floors.
• Prepares meals according to dietary guidelines and healthcare plans.
• Provides personal care and assists with activities of daily living.
• Completes documentation using Therap system and other programs.
• Monitors goals and ISP progress and conducts evacuation drills.
• Assists in planning person-centered outings.
• Follows agency, state and federal laws and policies.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our Mission And Values

The mission of United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia is to positively support and impact the achievement of a “Life Without Limits for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

potential and achieve independent, productive, and rewarding lives.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) assist in the day-to-day support of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role of UCP of Georgia DSPs involves assisting adults with daily tasks such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, transportation, and social activities. Our DSPs understand the unique strengths and challenges of each individual they serve, tailoring their support to promote personal growth and independence.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides transportation and supervision for individuals as required to meet employment, recreational and leisure activities.
• Perform inspections of vans and ensure that all training for the safe transport of residents is followed including performing tie downs, seat belt usage.
• Performs housekeeping responsibilities to include but not limited to, kitchens, bathrooms, windows, bedrooms, and floors.
• Maintains all standards when preparing meals and managing diets. Follow guidelines for safe
• handling of food as well as ensuring adequate supplies.
• Ensures meals are prepared according to Individual Healthcare plans.
• Provides personal care support to individuals which includes changing, dressing, and other ADL’s.
• Complete all documentation and notes as required using the Therap system and other programs.
• Ensures that goals are being completed according to each individual’s ISP.
• Conducts evacuation drills and records results.
• Assists in the planning and facilitation of person-centered outings.
• Completes behavioral tracking logs as required.
• Follows all agency, State and Federal laws and policies.
• Use PolicyStat as needed to access policies.
• Completes all required training. Uses Relias to either complete training or register for courses.
• Manages medical emergencies according to the health service plan. Attends doctors’ appointments, transports residents to medical appointments and emergency room as required and requested.
• Identifies and reports maintenance issues to supervisor or through NetFacilities if available.
• Reports to work promptly and on time and does not leave work until assigned shift ends or has approval from supervisor.
• Observes policies/procedures governing requests for annual, sick, or other leave time.
• Completes Medication Administration and Proxy training.
• Administers meds to residents and follows all policies related to MAR entries.
• Tracks vital signs and other health related information for residents.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50lbs with or without accommodations.

Experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to use technology to record notes

Special Licenses, Registration Or Certification

• Must have valid driver’s license, CPR/FA

General Information

• All requirements of this position are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by your supervisor.

associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

• Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. To perform this job successfully, the associate will possess abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise; United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia is an at-will employer.