Direct Support Professional: Empower Independence & Community

FEHE Enterprises; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

FEHE Enterprises seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Georgia to assist individuals with IDD with daily activities, personal care, and transportation, promoting independence and participation in community life. You will uphold safety, document care, and follow infection control guidelines.

Responsibilities include reporting abuse, supporting meal prep, grooming, mobility, visits to appointments, and encoding progress.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Georgia Driver's license and have operated a vehicle for three (3) years.
• Pass a Criminal Background Check
• Must maintain at least liability vehicle insurance coverage

Responsibilities

• Report any instances of suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
• Assisting clients with activities (e.g., personal hygiene, eating, meal preparation, dressing, toileting, exercise, and ambulation).
• Maintaining current/accurate charting
• Assist with personal care tasks
• Establish a secure, positive environment that nurtures residents' needs and goals
• Encourage self-help activities
• Transporting clients or running errands for clients
• Performing housekeeping duties
• Accompanying client to scheduled appointments
• Follow infection control and Universal Precautions

Skills

Georgia Driver's License

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

FEHE Enterprises seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Georgia to assist individuals with IDD with daily activities, personal care, and transportation, promoting independence and participation in community life. You will uphold safety, document care, and follow infection control guidelines.

Responsibilities include reporting abuse, supporting meal prep, grooming, mobility, visits to appointments, and encoding progress.