Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support with daily living activities, including hygiene, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, mobility, exercise, and transfers using proper techniques and equipment.
• Promote client independence, self-help skills, decision-making, participation, and inclusion in community, work, learning, and leisure activities.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and supportive environment while ensuring client safety and following infection control and Universal Precaution standards.
• Monitor and report any suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, changes in client condition, behavioral concerns, or family-related updates in a timely manner.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation, charting, tracking sheets, learning logs, and maintain knowledge of individual client needs and care requirements.
• Support clients with transportation, scheduled appointments, errands, housekeeping duties, and behavior support plans as assigned.
• Maintain professionalism through consistent attendance, punctuality, compliance with company policies and procedures, and effective teamwork.
• Meet all job-related physical and employment requirements, including passing required screenings/tests and safely assisting with lifting, bending, pushing, and wheelchair operation as needed.

Education

• A high school degree/GED is required.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Must have a valid Georgia Driver's license and have operated a vehicle for three (3) years. Own a reliable vehicle and have a good driving record.
• Pass a Criminal Background Check.
• Maintain at least liability vehicle insurance coverage.
• Ability to work in a group home and in-home setting.
• Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and walking for long periods of time.