Direct Support Professional

Middle Flint Health & Wellness; Fort Valley (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Growth opportunities

HSA/FSA

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Retirement plan with matching

Legal insurance

Accident insurance

Paid orientation/training

Free parking

Clinical supervision for licensure

Job summary

Middle Flint Health & Wellness in Fort Valley, GA is hiring a full-time Direct Support Professional to support residents at our Residential Treatment Facility. You will help maintain a safe, structured environment for individuals with Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Disorders.

The role focuses on evening and weekend shifts, requires passing background and drug screening, and offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within a mission-driven team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid, unrestricted Georgia driver's license.
• Experience working with individuals with Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Disorders.
• Computer literacy and the ability to complete documentation in the agency's clinical platform.
• Ability to work weekday evening and weekend schedules.
• Bachelor's degree in human services or a related field (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and security of residents during assigned shifts.
• Respond promptly and professionally to emergencies.
• Monitor residents and their children's activities.
• Ensure residents follow their daily schedules.
• Complete required documentation in the agency's clinical platform.
• Transport individuals receiving services as needed while supporting a safe, structured environment.
• Pass background check and drug screening.

Skills

High school diploma

GA driver's license

SUD/mental health experience

Computer literacy

Evening/weekend availability

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field (preferred)

Tools

Clinical platform documentation

Job description

Join Middle Flint Health & Wellness as a full-time Direct Support Professional in Fort Valley, GA, and play an important role in supporting residents within our WTRS Residential Treatment Facility. If you're passionate about creating a safe, structured environment and supporting individuals with Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Disorders, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US

This full-time opportunity offers Negotiable Pay, valuable experience in the human services field, eligibility for the VA Education Benefit Program (Veterans), and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

We also offer great benefits, such as:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO
• Growth opportunities
• HSA/FSA
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Retirement plan with matching
• Legal insurance
• Accident insurance
• Paid orientation/training
• Free parking
• Clinical supervision for licensure track

This full-time position will primarily work weekday evenings and weekends.

ABOUT US

At Middle Flint Health & Wellness, we are a diverse, passionate, and team-oriented organization committed to improving lives through high-quality behavioral healthcare. We provide affordable treatment, education, and support for individuals facing addiction, emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Our employees make a meaningful impact every day while enjoying opportunities for professional growth, a collaborative work environment, and a competitive benefits package. Ready to make a difference while growing your career? Join our mission-driven team

ARE YOU THE DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL OUR TEAM NEEDS?

Qualifications We're Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid, unrestricted Georgia driver's license
• Experience working with individuals with Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Disorders
• Computer literacy and the ability to complete documentation in the agency's clinical platform
• Ability to work weekday evening and weekend schedules
• Bachelor's degree in human services or a related field (preferred)

WHAT VITAL ASSISTANCE DO YOU PROVIDE?

As a Direct Support Professional, you will serve residents at the Residential Treatment Facility by maintaining the safety and security of the individuals in your care during assigned shifts. You will respond promptly and professionally to emergencies, monitor residents and their children's activities, and help ensure residents follow their daily schedules. Throughout your shift, you will complete required documentation within the agency's clinical platform and maintain accurate records. You will also transport individuals receiving services as needed while supporting a safe, structured, and supportive residential environment.

Must have the ability to pass a background check and drug screening test.