Community Access Services- Direct Support Staff​/Fulltime​/Parttime

Overview

COMMUNITY ACCESS SERVICES - DIRECT SUPPORT STAFF (DAYS/ FULLTIME/ PARTTIME)

Positive Care's corporate office is located in Stockbridge, Georgia. The company has existed for over 20 years and has experienced increased growth year after year. At our foundation, we are a company that thrives on three essential pillars:
Compassion, Integrity, Loyalty, and Commitment.

We pride ourselves on providing a culture for our employees to thrive and meet their personal and professional goals. Our employees are allowed to demonstrate their leadership qualities and ingenuity.

• Execute the tasks and goals of the ISP.
• Execute planned activity calendar effectively.
• Support the individual with increasing their independence in their home and community.
• Attend and contribute to team meetings.
• Assist in transporting the individuals to various community activities in accordance with the community activity schedule.
• Assist with health and wellness related tasks (if required by the ISP).
• Schedule and plan meaningful community activities with individuals.
• Provide advice and guidance to assist with decision-making and serve as an advocate to encourage the individual.
• Document all activities performed by the individual on a daily basis.
• Complete documentation and goal tracking in a timely manner.
• Work as a team with other employees to provide the best quality of support for the individual.
• Utilize proper behavior support training and crisis prevention intervention techniques when necessary.
• Work well in a self-supervisory setting, taking initiative when necessary and engaging with individuals.

• High School Diploma or GED
• First Aid and CPR certification
• A minimum of two (2) years of recent experience in a health-related field, day program services, home health care, or working with individuals with developmental disabilities, autism, or other intellectual disabilities
• Above average communication skills: oral and written
• Ability to write/type documentation
• Preferably familiar with Therap or any other virtual documentation system
• Ability to work independently
• Familiar with working with behaviors and know how to apply redirection and/or crisis prevention techniques
• Creative and willing to think outside the box
• Ability to utilize effective decision making
• Able to work independently without direct supervision
• Must be willing to follow ALL COVID-19 guidelines at all times in accordance with the recommendations from the CDC and the policies of GA DBHDD

• Shifts:
  
  Days/Evenings/Nights/Weekends – PRN (Live-in preferred).
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to drive.
• Must be flexible and willing to work additional hours if needed.
• Must be able to follow procedures and policies of the agency.
• May be required to take COVID tests to ensure the safety of all individuals served and employees.
• All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Job location details are provided as part of the posting. All information is kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.