Direct Support Professional

All Ways Caring HomeCare•Moultrie, GA

22d•$14 - $15

About The Position

All Ways Caring HomeCare is hiring Direct Support Professionals to provide compassionate direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a home-like setting and in clients’ homes. The role supports clients’ dignity, privacy, and independence while helping them with personal care, health-related tasks, behavioral support, documentation, and participation in community activities. The position may also involve transporting clients to appointments and activities or running errands.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Pass a background check.
Have a driver's license and valid auto insurance.
Have a high school diploma or GED, or meet the stated alternative qualification involving DSP certification or qualifying documentation and experience.
For the alternative experience qualification, have at least six months of experience providing behavioral-health-related services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, or documented experience providing specific supports to individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with personal care, including basic hygiene and grooming, feeding, and ambulation.
Perform medical monitoring and health care-related tasks.
Foster positive relationships between the individuals served and their circle of support.
Encourage self-help activities.
Implement Individual Service Plans and Behavior Support Plans.
Prevent or de-escalate aggressive behaviors.
Maintain accurate daily documentation, including activities, fire and disaster drills, Behavior Support Plans, medications, goals, and data tracking.
Transport individuals to and from community activities and medical appointments.
Transport clients or run errands for clients.
Perform other duties as assigned.