Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta (JF&CS) is seeking caring, compassionate, and committed Direct Support Professionals to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In this person-centered role, you will help residents build daily living skills, participate in their communities, and live as independently as possible while receiving safe, high-quality support. The role involves providing direct, person-centered support, assisting with daily living, personal care, health and safety, community participation, and household routines. The most important strength will be meeting each person with patience, respect, and encouragement while helping them build skills, make choices, and enjoy meaningful daily experiences.
Requirements
- Caring, patient, empathetic, dependable, and willing to learn.
- Organized, creative, and able to manage multiple responsibilities.
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
- Able to communicate clearly in English and manage time effectively.
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic computer skills and the ability to complete daily electronic documentation.
- A working cell phone with voicemail and text messaging, plus email access that can be checked each workday.
- A valid Georgia driver's license, current Georgia vehicle registration, and a privately insured vehicle.
- The ability to meet the role's physical demands, including standing, walking, running, reaching, and lifting or moving up to 80 pounds, with reasonable accommodation when applicable.
- A commitment to respectful, person-centered support and the safety and dignity of every individual served.
Nice To Haves
- An associate degree is preferred.
- Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide training and support in daily living skills, including nutrition, personal hygiene, health care, safety, communication, mobility, financial management, home management, and leisure activities, as outlined in each individual service plan (ISP).
- Provide physical assistance with personal care, which may include toileting, showering, and dressing.
- Assist with meal preparation, shopping, laundry, housekeeping, simple household repairs, and financial and medication management as needed.
- Support each individual's social, emotional, physical, and spiritual development.
- Ensure individuals take medication according to their prescribed schedules.
- Accompany and support individuals during medical appointments, therapies, personal shopping, recreation, and other community activities.
- Provide transportation in a privately owned vehicle or agency vehicle as directed.
- Implement behavior supports as directed in each behavior support plan (BSP).
- Maintain required records and submit timesheets, expense reports, daily documentation, and other paperwork accurately and on time.
- Assist with the development of ISPs, annual ISP summaries, and BSPs as requested by the supervisor.
- Communicate regularly with families, key supports, job coaches, support coordinators, day programs, and other members of the individual's support team.
- Participate in monthly house meetings, division staff meetings, and required training.
- Keep the supervisor informed of each individual's progress, needs, issues, and concerns.
Benefits
- Up to 20 days of paid time off (PTO) annually, prorated in the first year.
- Paid holidays.
- Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental insurance.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Paid parental leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
