Direct Support Professionals (DSP) - Residential (Part-Time)

Hi Hope Service Center•Snellville, GA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Being a Direct Support Professional (DSP) is about teaching, mentoring and supporting each person in a way that honors and respects their own preferences and needs. It is a job that requires a commitment to customer service with a strong sense of compassion, a willingness to work hard each and every day and a desire to work as part of a team. Hi-Hope is committed to its employees and their professional development and success. We believe that direct support professionals are both the backbone and heart of what we do and their success is the success of everyone. Residential DSPs work at an assigned home. You work as part of a small team and often work with the same coworkers, supporting the residents based on their own individual needs and wants. Our focus is on activity – both out in the community and while at home. Although physically and at times emotionally demanding, we believe it a rewarding position that has the ability to truly make a difference in people’s lives. If you have never worked as a DSP, please take a moment to watch the video “ Direct Support: Working with People with Intellectual Disabilities .

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age
Must have documentation confirming high school diploma or high school equivalent diploma
Must have a valid Georgia Driver’s license and have operated a vehicle for three (3) years
Must maintain at least liability vehicle insurance coverage of $25,000/$50,000/$25,000 (required if hired) on personal vehicle
Employees may be required to use their privately owned vehicle for business purposes Mileage reimbursement (when applicable according to company standards)
Position requires a FBI Criminal History Check; must successfully pass pre-employment physical, drug screen, and have a negative TB test result.
Hi-Hope is a Drug Free Workplace (Pre-Employment & Random drug testing is enforced)
Computer skills

Nice To Haves

12 months experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Georgia registered CNA

Responsibilities

Consistent regular attendance and punctuality
Must be willing to work at group home locations or day program setting when required and cover shifts to meet staffing needs.
Constant supervision of residents in the home and the community.
Responsible for guiding and supervising residents throughout shift including overseeing physical care and management of resident behavior.
Provide varying levels of personal care assistance and instruction: Grooming, including oral care Bathing Assist with dressing and undressing Assist with toileting activities Assist in feeding (if necessary) Provide resident with help walking and transferring Observe resident’s physical, mental and emotional conditions report any changes to the Manager and Nursing.
Frequent documentation of client’s daily activities, behavior and interaction with others, and response to prompts given etc.
Prepare meals and clean up (must be capable of following specific dietary plan menus) and Housekeeping duties.
Must transport using company, State or personal vehicle as needed to community activities, shopping, etc. as needed
Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds or more when needed; frequently pushing and pulling 50 pounds when assisting in the operation of adult size wheelchairs (electric and manual) and frequent bending.
Assist with ambulation and transfers using proper techniques and equipment as needed.
Follow principles of infection control and Universal Precautions.
Perform assigned direct care support to adult clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Train and assist clients with daily living skills, monitor progress and goal attainment in the community and/or a group home setting
Schedule and participate in social, leisure and recreational activities with clients as designated in their goals
Maintain daily documentation record for each assigned client (tracking sheets, Learning Logs, etc.)
Daily transportation duties with large or small groups within the community using mini-van, mini-bus, passenger van or personal vehicle when necessary)
Observe and documents client behaviors, goal achievement, and interactions with others
Supervise one to ten clients as assigned either individually or within a group setting.
Establish professional communication procedure with parents, caregivers, etc.
Perform CPR/First Aid when needed
Maintain safe, clean, and attractive environment for clients