DSP

Thearcswga; Albany, Northern (GA, KY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Albany, GA seeks a full-time Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with daily living, transportation, and community activities. The role requires high school diploma or GED and a GA driver’s license, with a focus on safety, confidentiality and accurate record-keeping.

The position is non-exempt and shift-flexible, with hourly pay and opportunities to work closely with a case manager on ISP goals. Must have strong communication and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1 year of experience with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Must be at least 21 years old with a GA driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals, assisting with daily living and community integration.
• Maintain confidentiality and complete documentation of services daily.
• Drive agency vehicles and transport individuals to appointments.
• Record ISP/BSP/SP progress and communicate with case managers.
• Complete shift logs and required documentation accurately.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Driving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hoyer lift

Calculator

Computer

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Legal Address - Albany, GA 31708, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School/GED, Salary Range: $11.00 - $15.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Non-exempt position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acts as a positive role model and communicates effectively.
• Completes tasks accurately and on time.
• Accommodates shift changes to meet individual served/staff ratio as required.
• Assists the person served in making community connections to ensure a presence in their community.
• Manages a crisis or responds to emergency medical situation.
• When appropriate, assists individuals served with activities of daily living (self-administration of medication, hygiene and personal care, nutritional oversight, home duties, supervision on medical appointments and community networking, etc.).
• Implements Behavioral Management and Safety Plans as well as documents data.
• Effectively carries out ISP goals. Meets frequently with case manager and documents progress notes and goal data.
• Performs household cleaning and general management duties and environmental checks.
• Operates a motorized vehicle and provides transportation for the person served to public settings, provides supports and supervises for safety.
• If driving an agency-owned or state-owned vehicle, responsible for attending and passing training to adequately inspect vehicles and learn the correct way to report problems. Also responsible for inspecting vehicle prior to each trip and completing the Daily Vehicle Inspection Report as described in Policy HS-024. If driving a vehicle equipped with a lift, responsible for completing the Daily Vehicle Inspection for Vehicles Equipped for ADA Report. Problems and/or damages should be documented on the Vehicle Problems Report and submitted to the Transportation Director immediately.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Maintains all mandatory required training to adhere to compliance regulations.
• Completes reports as required.
• Accurately and completely documents all services on the day they occur.
• Submits all documentation to immediate supervisor on a weekly basis or as needed.
• Attends all required staff meetings as scheduled. Functions as part of individual(s) served during all meetings for the individual(s) served to include the ISP, addendum meetings, house meetings. etc.
• Provides positive support and assistance to individual(s) served in achieving goals as outlined in their ISP.
• Educates and empowers the individual(s) served to become the person they desire to be.
• Effectively communicates with the assigned case manager of the individual(s) served to ensure continuity of care.
• Tracks, records and documents all aspects per the individual(s) served ISP/BSP/SP.
• Reconciles and documents the individual(s) served spending/grocery money at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Ensures the individual(s) served attends the HRST Clinic on a monthly basis with all pertinent documentation.
• Records and documents on all required documentation, including but not limited to the Shift Communication log, shift change form, temperature logs, visitor's log, etc.
• Additional specialized courses may be assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and a minimum of one (1) year experience working with individuals with Developmental Disabilities, preferably in a behavior-focused residential home.
• Must be at least 21 years old, have a valid GA Driver's License, reliable transportation, a good driving record and be able and willing to drive to appointments, outings, etc.
• Must have and maintain a phone number in order to be reached.
• Must be familiar with and able to operate calculator, computer, fax, Hoyer lift equipment, all household appliances.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• He/she must be friendly, caring and have good communication and organizational skills in order to prioritize duties and meet deadlines as they arise.
• He/she must have a personal vehicle and a valid Georgia driver's license.
• He/she must have a working knowledge of the Albany Advocacy Resource Center's Mission and Vision as well as the agency's programs and services.
• He/she must have a knowledge and understanding of the agency's accreditation process and its value to the organization.