Direct Support Professional (DSP) for CCSP Zebulon

About the Role

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide assistance and instruction to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to help them achieve a more comfortable level of independence. DSPs support clients across a wide range of tasks, including transportation, personal care, cooking, and cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Report any instances of suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
• Assist clients with activities such as personal hygiene, eating, meal preparation, dressing, toileting, exercise, and ambulation.
• Maintain current and accurate charting and daily documentation records (tracking sheets, Learning Logs, etc.).
• Facilitate residents' inclusion in community experiences and activities.
• Assist with ambulation and transfers using proper techniques and equipment as needed.
• Provide personal care tasks, including hygiene, grooming, and feeding.
• Establish a secure, positive environment that nurtures residents' needs, self-expression, and goals.
• Ensure client safety and maintain a safe environment.
• Encourage self-help activities and report changes in client's condition or family situation.
• Perform housekeeping duties and accompany clients to scheduled appointments.
• Transport clients or run errands for clients.
• Assist individuals with behavior plans.
• Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality for scheduled shifts.
• Comply with facility policies and procedures and maintain knowledge of residents' requirements.
• Advance residents' decision-making, productivity, and participation in a range of activities.
• Promote independence in daily activities, such as work, learning, and leisure.
• Follow principles of infection control and Universal Precautions.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED required.
• Valid Georgia Driver's license with at least three (3) years of driving experience.
• Own a reliable vehicle and maintain at least liability vehicle insurance coverage.
• Pass a criminal background check and pre-employment physical, drug screen, and TB test.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to work in group homes or home-like settings.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Skills

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds, including pushing and pulling adult-sized wheelchairs (electric and manual).
• Frequent bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and walking for long periods.
• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Good driving record.