Direct Support Professional 1:1 -Day Program (Temporary)

United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional 1:1 for a day program in Atlanta. The temporary position runs for 90 days with a part-time schedule.

The role involves assisting adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in a 1:1 setting, supporting daily living activities, and helping participants engage in community activities. You will document progress and coordinate with the team to ensure safety and quality of care.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct assistance in self‑help, socialization, and adaptive skills training, including rule compliance, attendance, task completion, problem solving, endurance, work speed and accuracy, attention span, motor skills, and safety.
• Assists with personal care, medication administration, and behavior supports (e.g., feeding, toileting, lifting, transferring).
• Implements behavioral support plans to reduce inappropriate behaviors and promote adaptive skills.
• Supports participation in community social, recreational and leisure activities.
• Maintains work area cleanliness, organizes supplies, and returns them to the designated area.
• Provides transportation as needed for participants to community access activities.
• Completes all required documentation (progress notes, goal tracking sheets, HRST tracking sheets, seizure tracking, posting tracking, communication logs, activity calendars, production tracking, etc.) and submits on time.
• Ensures activities are ISP‑directed or participant‑directed and physically participates with program participants.
• Maintains compliance with internal and external policies, safeguards confidentiality, and reports abuse or neglect.
• Attends all departmental and program development meetings and adheres to HR data collection & training requirements.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with consumers, families, co‑workers, and community members.
• Supports program participants’ personal growth and respects cultural, ethnic, spiritual, and individual differences.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Direct Support Professional 1:1 -Day Program (Temporary)

Location: Atlanta, GA, US (Part Time)

Posted: 4 days ago, Requisition ID: 6079

Job Summary: Support, teach and assist adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in a 1:1 setting for a 90‑day period.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties / Responsibilities

• Provides direct assistance in self‑help, socialization, and adaptive skills training, including rule compliance, attendance, task completion, problem solving, endurance, work speed and accuracy, attention span, motor skills, and safety.
• Assists with personal care, medication administration, and behavior supports (e.g., feeding, toileting, lifting, transferring).
• Implements behavioral support plans to reduce inappropriate behaviors and promote adaptive skills.
• Supports participation in community social, recreational and leisure activities.
• Maintains work area cleanliness, organizes supplies, and returns them to the designated area.
• Provides transportation as needed for participants to community access activities.
• Completes all required documentation (progress notes, goal tracking sheets, HRST tracking sheets, seizure tracking, posting tracking, communication logs, activity calendars, production tracking, etc.) and submits on time.
• Ensures activities are ISP‑directed or participant‑directed and physically participates with program participants.
• Maintains compliance with internal and external policies, safeguards confidentiality, and reports abuse or neglect.
• Attends all departmental and program development meetings and adheres to HR data collection & training requirements.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with consumers, families, co‑workers, and community members.
• Supports program participants’ personal growth and respects cultural, ethnic, spiritual, and individual differences.
• Other duties as assigned.

Schedule

Monday – Friday: 9 am – 3 pm. This is a temporary, 90‑day position.