Healthcare Instructor, Direct Support Professional​/ Direct Care

Job Location:

Wayne Club House - Jesup, GA 31545, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: High School / GED, Salary Range: $12.99 - $12.99 Hourly,

Job Shift: Morning,

Job Summary:

Under close supervision, assists instructors with providing comprehensive educational, functional training, habilitation, and program services to individuals receiving services. Prepares instructional materials, maintains a safe and effective learning environment, monitors participant progress, and assists with daily activities, transportation, and community-based experiences.

• Assists instructors in maintaining an effective and supportive learning environment.
• Provides direct instruction and support to individuals receiving services.
• Assists in implementing functional training and skill-building activities.
• Obtains, organizes, and prepares instructional materials and learning aids.
• Assists individuals with meeting and maintaining personal care and physical needs.
• Observes, monitors, and documents participant progress and behavior.
• Provides information and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and service planning activities.
• Assists with meal preparation, meal service, and feeding assistance when necessary.
• Supports leisure, recreational, and community integration activities.
• Safely operates agency vehicles to transport individuals to appointments, work sites, and community activities.
• Maintains required documentation and program records.
• Serves on assigned committees and participates in organizational activities.
• Promotes safety, dignity, independence, and person-centered services.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of state, local, and federal regulations affecting developmental disability services.
• Knowledge of personal hygiene, personal care, and daily living support practices.
• Knowledge of basic housekeeping and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to observe, monitor, and document participant behaviors and progress.
• Ability to assist and supervise individuals with daily living activities.
• Ability to support implementation of individualized service and treatment plans.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and efficiently.
• Ability to provide training, orientation, and instructional support services.
• Ability to participate in supervision, service planning meetings, and training activities.
• Ability to assist with evaluations and documentation of functional abilities and progress.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals, families, coworkers, and stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and program records.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Provides direct support and instructional assistance to individuals receiving services.
• Assists with implementation of educational and functional training activities.
• Supports personal care and daily living activities.
• Prepares instructional materials and maintains program areas.
• Documents participant progress and activities.
• Provides transportation and community support activities.
• Supports interdisciplinary service planning efforts.
• Maintains a safe and supportive environment for individuals receiving services.

• Communication
• Accountability/Responsibility
• Cooperation/Teamwork
• Creative Thinking
• Customer Service
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Job Knowledge
• Judgment
• Professionalism
• Quality of Work
• Stress Management
• Personal Credibility

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must possess a valid Georgia Driver’s License.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Must successfully pass all required pre-employment screenings, including criminal background checks, motor vehicle record reviews, and drug testing.

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