Direct Support Specialist - Empowering Independence

United Cerebral Palsy of GA; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in daily living, transportation, meals, and personal care. This full-time role requires compassion, reliability, and a team-oriented mindset.

You will document progress in Therap, coordinate with schedules, and support residents to participate in community activities while following safety and health plans.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to use technology to record notes.

Responsibilities

• Provides transportation and supervision for individuals as required to meet employment, recreational and leisure activities.
• Perform inspections of vans and ensure that all training for the safe transport of residents is followed including performing tie downs, seat belt usage.
• Performs housekeeping responsibilities to include but not limited to, kitchens, bathrooms, windows, bedrooms, and floors.
• Maintains all standards when preparing meals and managing diets. Follow guidelines for safe handling of food as well as ensuring adequate supplies.
• Ensures meals are prepared according to Individual Healthcare plans.
• Provides personal care support to individuals which includes changing, dressing, and other ADL’s.
• Complete all documentation and notes as required using the Therap system and other programs.
• Ensures that goals are being completed according to each individual’s ISP.
• Conducts evacuation drills and records results.
• Assists in the planning and facilitation of person-centered outings.
• Completes behavioral tracking logs as required.
• Follows all agency, State and Federal laws and policies.
• Use PolicyStat as needed to access policies.
• Completes all required training. Uses Relias to either complete training or register for courses.
• Manages medical emergencies according to the health service plan. Attends doctors’ appointments, transports residents to medical appointments and emergency room as required and requested.
• Identifies and reports maintenance issues to supervisor or through NetFacilities if available.
• Reports to work promptly and on time and does not leave work until assigned shift ends or has approval from supervisor.
• Observes policies/procedures governing requests for annual, sick, or other leave time.
• Completes Medication Administration and Proxy training.
• Administers meds to residents and follows all policies related to MAR entries.
• Tracks vital signs and other health related information for residents.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50lbs with or without accommodations.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Note taking tech

Tools

Therap system

Relias

NetFacilities

Job description

United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in daily living, transportation, meals, and personal care. This full-time role requires compassion, reliability, and a team-oriented mindset.

You will document progress in Therap, coordinate with schedules, and support residents to participate in community activities while following safety and health plans.