Direct Support Professional - Empower Independence

FEHE Enterprises, Inc.; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

FEHE Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in daily living activities, transportation, personal care, and community participation.

This role emphasizes promoting independence and safe, person-centered support. You will maintain safety, complete daily documentation, follow infection control, and pass background checks; a Georgia driver's license and ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Georgia driver's license and have operated a vehicle for three (3) years.
• Criminal Background Check required.
• Must maintain at least liability vehicle insurance coverage.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to work in a group home, home-like settings.
• Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company.

Responsibilities

• Report any instances of suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation
• Assisting clients with activities (ie: personal hygiene, eating, meal preparation, dressing, toileting needed, exercise and ambulation)
• Maintaining current/accurate charting
• Facilitate resident's inclusion in the community's experiences and activities.
• Assist with ambulation and transfers using proper techniques and equipment as needed
• Assist with personal care tasks (ie:personal hygiene, grooming, feeding)
• Establishing secure, positive environment that nurtures residents' needs, self-expression and goals Ensuring client safety and maintaining a safe environment
• Encourage self-help activities
• Report changes in client's condition or family situation to the office
• Performing housekeeping duties
• Accompanying client to scheduled appointments
• Transporting clients or running errands for clients
• Assist individuals with behavior plan
• Consistent attendance and punctuality for scheduled shift.
• Maintaining knowledge of residents' requirements.
• Complying with facility's policies and procedures
• Advancing residents' decision-making, productivity and participation in a range of activities. Promoting independence in daily activities, such as work, learning and leisure.
• Follow principles of infection control and Universal Precautions
• Maintain daily documentation record for each assigned client (tracking sheets, Learning Logs, etc.) Must successfully pass pre-employment physical, drug screen, and have a negative TB test result. Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds or more when needed which consists of pushing and pulling 50 pounds when assisting in the operation of adult size wheelchairs (electric and manual) and frequent bending.

Skills

Valid Georgia driver's license

Criminal Background Check

Liability insurance

18+ years old

Teamwork in group home

Effective communication

Education

High school degree / GED

Job description

FEHE Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in daily living activities, transportation, personal care, and community participation.

This role emphasizes promoting independence and safe, person-centered support. You will maintain safety, complete daily documentation, follow infection control, and pass background checks; a Georgia driver's license and ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required.