Direct Support Professional -Idd

All Ways Caring HomeCare; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great company culture

Competitive pay

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Referral bonuses

401K participation

Job summary

All Ways Caring HomeCare is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in Athens, Georgia to provide essential care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role involves personal care tasks, behavior management, and maintaining detailed documentation.

We offer a supportive company culture, competitive pay between $19.00 and $21.00 per hour, and flexible work schedules. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or GED.

Join us and make a difference in people’s lives!

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen years of age.
• Pass background check.
• Possess a valid driver's license with auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care tasks for individuals with disabilities.
• Manage and de-escalate behaviors effectively.
• Maintain accurate daily documentation.

Skills

Personal care tasks

Behavior management

Documentation skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Join a team of passionate and caring people who make a difference in people’s lives. We are now hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a home‑like setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, ambulation, medical monitoring, and health‑care related tasks.
• Foster positive relationships between individuals served and their circle of support.
• Encourage self‑help activities.
• Implement Individual Service Plans and Behavior Support Plans.
• Manage individuals’ behaviors by preventing or de‑escalating aggression.
• Keep accurate daily documentation of activities, fire/disaster drills, Behavior Support Plans, medications, goal and data tracking, and other documentation.
• Transport individuals to and from community activities and medical appointments.
• Run errands for clients, if needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least eighteen years of age.
• Pass background check.
• Driver’s license with valid auto insurance.
• High school diploma or GED.

Benefits

• Great company culture.
• Competitive pay with DailyPay Option.
• Tuition reimbursement and campus partnerships.
• Flexible work schedules close to home.
• Referral bonuses.
• Benefits, Supplemental Plans, EAP, and 401K participation.
• Career growth and development opportunities.

Salary

USD $19.00 - $21.00 / Hour