WEST PARK DD RESIDENTIAL - Direct Support Professional

Legacy Behavioral Health • VALDOSTA, GA

18d • Onsite

About The Position

A National Health Service Corp Certified Site. 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 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. 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
• Valid GA driver’s license with less than 5 points
• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain CPR Certification
• Proficiency in computer skills

Responsibilities

• Provide training and support services to people with developmental disabilities in a 24/7 community residential program.
• Deliver skills training in daily living and community integration as outlined by the Individual Service Plan.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary home environment to meet CARF safety regulations.
• Assist in coordinating transportation for persons served.
• Monitor and document persons served progress in treatment.

Benefits

• 24 Days of Paid Leave in the first year
• Competitive pay
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services including legal assistance, financial consultations, access to work-life specialists, and up to 4 counseling sessions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED