IDD GROUP HOME- FT Direct Support Professional

Legacysga; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 Days Paid Leave in the first year

Competitive pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Legacy Behavioral Health Services in South Georgia is seeking a Direct Support Professional to join our Lowndes team. You will provide training and support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a 24/7 community residential program, following the Individual Service Plan and coordinating transportation as needed.

You must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid Georgia driver's license, and CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid GA driver's license required with <5 points.
• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and support to people with developmental disabilities in a 24/7 community residential program following the Individual Service Plan.
• Deliver skills training in daily living and community integration; maintain CARF-safety compliant home environment.
• Assist in coordinating transportation for persons served; monitor and document progress in treatment.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure high-quality IDD services; flexible to varying hours including nights, weekends and holidays.

Skills

Computer skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Working Together for A Better Tomorrow!

Are you passionate about mental health and looking for a meaningful career where you can make a real impact? Legacy Behavioral Health Services is seeking a Direct Support Professionalto join our Lowndes team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting individuals and families throughout South Georgia with compassionate, high-quality behavioral health services.

Under supervision Direct Support Professionals will provide training and support services to people with developmental disabilities in a 24/7 community residential program. Responsibilities include delivering skills training in daily living and community integration as outlined by the Individual Service Plan, maintaining a clean and sanitary home environment to meet CARF safety regulations, and assisting in coordinating transportation for persons served. Teamwork with fellow staff members is essential to ensure the highest quality of IDD services. Proficiency in computer skills is required. Additionally, the position requires monitoring and documenting persons served progress in treatment. Flexibility to work varying hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

The Direct Support Professional will be supervised by the Site Manager.

Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED; required
• Valid GA driver’s license with less than 5 points.
• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain CPR Certification.

Benefits:

• 24 Days of Paid Leave in the first year
• Competitive pay
• Employee Assistance Program- We offer EAP services to all full-time and part-time employees. EAP services include legal assistance, financial consultations, access to work-life specialists, and up to 4 counseling session.

Why Legacy?

Legacy Behavioral Health Services is a leading provider of mental health and substance use services across 10 counties in South Georgia. Our mission is rooted in transforming lives through compassionate, individualized care.

Working Conditions: Must be physically and emotionally fit to work in a stress-filled environment to meet deadlines and deal with routine and crisis situations. May have extended periods of sitting, walking, and standing. Requires varying hours of duty to provide monitoring, educational and/or crisis handling, as well as travel to off campus locations in BHSGA or personal vehicle.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be physically and emotionally fit to work in a stress-filled environment to meet deadlines and deal with routine and crisis situations. May have extended periods of sitting, walking, and standing. Requires varying hours of duty to provide monitoring, educational and/or crisis handling, as well as travel to off campus locations in BHSGA or personal vehicle.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: the physical demands include but are not limited to good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The position requires prolonged periods of sitting andhave the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 45 pounds.

ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION

Position opened to: ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS

Internal Applicants must be in their current position for 6 months with no disciplinary action unless the position available is within your current department and you have been employed in your current position for 1 month without any disciplinary action.

Drug-Free and Smoke Free Workplace/ Equal Opportunity Employer