Floating Direct Support Professional

United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia, Inc.; Conyers (GA); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia, Inc. is seeking a Floating Direct Support Professional for weekend coverage across multiple program locations in Conyers, GA.

You will support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities with daily tasks, personal care, meals, and transportation, aiming to promote growth and independence while ensuring consistent care. The role requires flexible weekend availability, with responsibilities spanning in-home care, community activities, and documentation

Responsibilities

• Provides transportation and supervision for individuals to attend employment, recreational and leisure activities.
• Performs inspections of vans and ensures safe transport training, including tie downs and seat belt usage.
• Performs housekeeping tasks in kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, windows and floors.
• Maintains meal preparation according to dietary guidelines and Individual Healthcare plans.
• Delivers personal care support, including dressing and other activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Completes documentation in Therap system and other programs.
• Monitors progress toward ISP goals and ensures continuity of care across locations.

Job description

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Floating Direct Support Professional

Full Time Conyers, GA, US

Our Mission and Values:

The mission of United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia is to positively support and impact the achievement of a “Life Without Limits for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

UCP of GA’s vision is to create a community in which every person, regardless of ability, can participate as an equal citizen. To realize this vision, UCP of GA offers supports designed to help people maximize theirpotential and achieve independent, productive, and rewarding lives.

JOB SUMMARY: Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) assist in the day-to-day support of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This position is a weekend Float DSP role, providing flexible coverage across multiple program locations as needed during weekend shifts. The role of UCP of Georgia DSPs involves assisting adults with daily tasks such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, transportation, and social activities. Our DSPs understand the unique strengths and challenges of each individual they serve, tailoring their support to promote personal growth and independence while ensuring continuity of care across the individuals and locations they support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.
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