Direct Support Professional I

Job Details

Job Location:

Fairburn - GA

Position Type:
Part Time

Salary Range: $13.25 - $13.25 Hourly

Job Shift: Weekend Only

Job Category:
Hourly

InCommunity is committed to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live safe, healthy and joyful lives in their communities. We offer a culture of integrity, service, and respect for the dignity of every individual. All employees, including the Direct Support Professional I (DSP I), are expected to model and promote the organization's mission and values in every aspect of their work.

The Direct Support Professional I (DSP I) provides person-centered support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities while serving as an experienced team member and role model. The DSP I promotes health, safety, independence, community inclusion, and quality of life, assists with training and mentoring staff, and supports compliance with DBHDD, CARF, and InCommunity standards.

• Provide person-centered services that promote choice, dignity, and independence.
• Support implementation of Individual Service Plans (ISP), behavior support plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Assist individuals with activities of daily living, administration of medication (as authorized), transportation, and community participation.
• Safely transport individuals in company-provided vehicles to community outings, work, and day programs.

• Monitor health and safety concerns and report changes promptly and in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and therapeutic home environment and perform light housekeeping as needed.
• Assist with meal planning, grocery shopping, food preparation, and cleanup, in accordance with individuals' dietary needs and nutritional guidelines.

• Complete required documentation and reporting (e.g., Therap documentation, shift notes, incident reporting, medication administration, and required records) accurately and timely (e.g., achieve a score of at least 85% on weekly documentation audits).

• Collaborate with other team members to ensure quality care for individuals.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings and quality improvement activities.
• Model best practices in documentation, professionalism, and regulatory compliance.

• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality
• Report to scheduled shifts prepared to perform assigned responsibilities
• Remain on duty until properly relieved by another staff member
• Follow organizational scheduling and attendance policies.

• Model best practices in documentation, professionalism, and regulatory compliance.
• Complete required documentation and reporting (e.g., Therap documentation, shift notes, medication administration, and required records) accurately and timely (e.g., achieve a score of at least 85% on weekly documentation audits).

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least six (6) months of direct support experience required; two (2) or more years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.
• Current valid driver's license and evidence of personal liability, motor vehicle insurance coverage; the ability to meet InCommunity's driving standards.
• Current CPR/First Aid and Medication Administration certification required, or the ability to obtain certifications within the timeframe established by InCommunity.
• Direct Support Professional (DSP I) certification through the University of Georgia, the National Association of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP), or another InCommunity-approved accredited program required or obtained within the timeframe established by InCommunity.

• This position has no formal supervisory duties.

• Residential and community settings with moderate noise.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, and assisting with transfers of adults as needed.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Frequent local travel between residential homes, medical appointments, and community activities.