IDD Group Home- PT Direct Support Professional Rotating Weekends

Legacysga; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 Days of Paid Leave

Competitive pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Legacysga is seeking a Direct Support Professional to join our Lowndes team in Valdosta, Georgia. In this impactful role, you'll provide compassionate support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a community residential setting.

Responsibilities include delivering skills training, maintaining safety standards, and coordinating transportation. A high school diploma and CPR certification are required, along with a valid Georgia driver’s license. Join us in transforming lives through individualized care.

We offer competitive pay, Employee Assistance Program benefits, and 24 days of paid leave in the first year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid GA driver’s license with no more than 5 points.
• Ability to obtain CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and support services to people with developmental disabilities.
• Monitor and document progress in treatment.
• Maintain a clean home environment per CARF regulations.

Skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

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 Professional to 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.

Responsibilities

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

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 sessions.

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.

Physical Demands

Good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard are required. The position requires prolonged periods of sitting and the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 45 pounds.

Verification

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