Direct Support Specialist — IDD Care & Community Inclusion

Nue Beginnings Residence Home Incor; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Paid training (In-Person and Virtual)

Employee Discounts

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Nue Beginnings Residence Home Incor in Austell, GA is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for full-time, in-person care. The role involves empowering individuals with IDD or physical impairments to live independently and safely, in a community setting.

Responsibilities include personal care, daily living support, medication supervision, health monitoring, mobility assistance, and collaboration with team members to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 5+ years of experience working with dully diagnosed population

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care (hygiene, grooming, dressing, toileting).
• Support daily living activities like meal planning, preparation, feeding, and household chores.
• Encourage independence by supervising self-administration of medication.
• Monitor health changes and report concerns promptly.
• Provide mobility and safety assistance with transfers, ambulation, and adaptive devices.
• Accompany individuals to appointments, errands, and community events.
• Maintain accurate documentation of daily activities, incidents, and health updates.
• Follow behavioral support plans and promote positive outcomes.
• Advocate for self-expression, choice-making, and independence.
• Encourage community inclusion through social, recreational, and vocational activities.
• Collaborate with coworkers and supervisors to ensure seamless care.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Nue Beginnings Residence Home Incor in Austell, GA is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for full-time, in-person care. The role involves empowering individuals with IDD or physical impairments to live independently and safely, in a community setting.

Responsibilities include personal care, daily living support, medication supervision, health monitoring, mobility assistance, and collaboration with team members to ensure quality care.