Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia is dedicated to providing those we serve with quality innovative behavioral healthcare in a recovery-based environment. CSB of Middle Georgia is recognized as a state leader in comprehensive behavioral healthcare providing integrated cost-effective services. CSB of Middle Georgia is located in Dublin, Georgia, and the agency currently serves residents of Bleckley, Dodge, Johnson, Laurens, Montgomery, Pulaski, Telfair, Treutlen, Wheeler, and Wilcox counties in Georgia; and in our Ogeechee Behavioral Health Division, serving residents of Burke, Emanuel, Glascock, Jefferson, Jenkins, and Screven counties in Georgia. We value Quality, Professionalism, Person-Centered, Recovery, Teamwork, Improvement, Accountability, Management of Practicing Information, Wellness, and Financial Stability.

LOCATION : Hawkinsville, Georgia

The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia's Pulaski County Day Services program is seeking a qualified individual to serve as our next Direct Support Professional. This person will be responsible for providing care and assistance to adults with diagnosed intellectual and developmental disabilities, ensuring that they have the proper care needed throughout the day and in everyday activities. The selected candidate will also be responsible for keeping up to date progress notes on the individuals they work with, to ensure that the program manager has the proper knowledge to advise families and senior leadership on necessary next steps.

Responsibilities of the Direct Support Professional :

• Monitor / Supervise individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ensuring proper safety and care
• Provide for the personal needs and comfort of the individuals of the program
• Assist individuals with activities of daily living, such as eating, cleaning and basic hygiene needs
• Perform general housekeeping needs throughout the assigned location
• Use observational skills to remain aware of changes in the behavior and physical condition of the individuals
• Transports individuals on different community outings and events
• Other duties as assigned

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At this time, CSB of Middle Georgia will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Monday-Friday 7 : 30am-3 : 30pm or 8 : 00am to 4 : 00pm