Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Specialized Transitional Home

River Edge Behavioral Health Center; Highland Circle (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible spending accounts

Short and long-term disability

11 Paid holidays

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

River Edge Behavioral Health Center in Macon, GA is seeking a Direct Support Professional for the Specialized Transitional Home. You will assist residents with daily living skills, personal care, and community integration while following individualized plans.

Responsibilities include counseling, transportation to appointments, light housekeeping, and implementing crisis interventions under supervision. A High School Diploma and RBT certification are required, with at least 1 year in behavioral

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma.
• Requires RBT certification.
• At least 1 year working in behavioral health/IDD or related field.
• Strong communication and computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Counsel individuals on behavioral concerns and basic decision-making.
• Provide transportation for individuals to appointments and activities.
• Perform housekeeping duties such as washing clothes, dishes, dusting, and cleaning.
• Implement interventions from the Behavior Support Plan to prevent challenging behaviors and ensure safety.
• Utilize de-escalation strategies to reduce and prevent harmful behaviors.
• Coordinate crisis management approaches with the Behavior Analyst and facility staff.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

De-escalation

Education

High School Diploma

Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) certification

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Specialized Transitional Home

Company Overview:

At River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, employees are expected to develop meaningful relationships with patients, establishing trust and making a difference in the lives of clients and their families. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture, including health, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation, retirement plans, and more.

Position Overview:

The Specialized Transitional Home is a program designed to assist three to four individuals whose needs cannot be met by less intensive support options. This program offers support in learning life and leisure skills, personal care, and community integration, as outlined in each person's individualized plan.

Location/Schedule -

1881 Twin Pines Drive, Macon, Georgia Rotating shifts Sun-Sat 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am.

Responsibilities:

• Assist individuals with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, feeding, and mobility, providing daily personal care in the home.
• Counsel individuals on behavioral concerns, basic decision-making, and the resolution of minor issues.
• Provide transportation for individuals/residents to appointments and scheduled activities.
• Perform housekeeping duties such as washing clothes/dishes, dusting, running errands, wiping baseboards, sweeping, mopping, and other related tasks.
• Implement interventions developed by the Behavior Analyst in the Behavior Support Plan to prevent challenging behaviors and ensure the safety of individuals during crisis situations.
• Utilize de-escalation strategies to reduce and prevent harmful behaviors in crisis situations.
• Collaborate closely with the Behavior Analyst, treatment team members, and facility staff to coordinate crisis management approaches and ensure consistency in behavior support strategies.

Qualifications Needed (education and/or experience):

• Requires High School Diploma.
• Requires certification as a registered behavioral technician.
• At least 1 year working in behavioral health/ intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) or related field.
• Must have good computer skills.
• Communication skills and the ability to foster good relationships among others is a plus.

Additional Benefits:

• Flexible spending accounts.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• 11 Paid holidays.
• Voluntary Life Insurance.