IDD-CSDC - Direct Support Professionals

River Edge Behavioral Health Center • Macon, GA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Direct Support Professionals (DSP) at The Crisis Service and Diagnostic CenterAbout River Edge Behavioral Health:Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments, and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The full continuum of River Edge Behavioral Health services provides state-of-the-art treatment and support services for more than 13,000 children, youth, families, and adults annually, who experience mental illness, addiction, co-occurring disorders, or developmental disabilities.The Crisis Service and Diagnostic Center is a program designed to offer individual tailored assistance and brief (up to 90-day) stabilization for a maximum of sixteen (16) adults aged 18 and above, who have intellectual or developmental disabilities and/or concurrent mental health diagnoses. These individuals are experiencing psychiatric symptoms and/or significant emotional/behavioral changes that negatively impact their functioning and jeopardize their ability to stay in their usual home environment.

Requirements

• Requires High School Diploma.
• At least 2 years working in behavioral health, with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), or related fields.
• Must have good computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Communication skills and the ability to foster good relationships among others is a plus.
• Preferred IDD experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in crisis with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, feeding, and mobility.
• Implement interventions developed by behavior analysts in behavior support plans to prevent challenging behaviors and ensure the safety of individuals in crisis.
• Implement de-escalation strategies to reduce and prevent harmful behaviors during crisis situations.
• Closely work with the behavior analyst, other members of the treatment team, and facility staff to coordinate crisis management approaches and ensure consistency in behavior support strategies.
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation of observations, interventions, and outcomes related to skill acquisition, crisis incidents, and individual care.
• Maintain open communication channels with nursing staff, individuals, families, and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care and effective crisis resolution.
• Address any personnel issues to promote a productive and supportive work environment.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and organizational policies relevant to crisis services.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay.
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• 12 Paid Holidays.
• 401k with an employer match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Short and Long-term disability coverage.
• Life Insurance.
• Employee Discount Program.

What This Job Offers

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