On-Call Direct Support Professional: Day Pro

Our Mission and Vision

The mission of United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia is to positively support and impact the achievement of a Life Without Limits for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

UCP of Georgia’s vision is to create a community in which every person, regardless of ability, can participate as an equal citizen. To realize this vision, UCP of Georgia offers supports designed to help people maximize their potential and achieve independent, productive, and rewarding lives.

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) empower the people we work with to reach their goals and live a Life Without Limits by assisting them in a variety of everyday activities. UCPGA employees put their heart into their work. If this sounds like you, please apply to join our team!

Job summary

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) assist in the day-to-day support of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role of UCP of Georgia DSPs involves assisting adults with daily tasks such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, transportation, and social activities. Our DSPs understand the unique strengths and challenges of each individual they serve, tailoring their support to promote personal growth and independence.

Essential job duties and responsibilities

• Engages residents in activities of choice, which reinforces ISP goals.
• Provides transportation and supervision for residents as dictated by individual program.
• Ensures that all information regarding daily activities, problems and needs of residents are recorded properly in daily log.
• Ensures each resident’s personal hygiene and grooming needs are met.
• Uses appropriate body mechanics to lift, move, and position and provides prescribed exercises and physical care to residents.
• Inspects home at beginning of shift to ensure that home meets all safety requirements, checking for clutter and dangerous objects. Corrects deficiencies or submit written report to supervisor outlining deficiencies by end of shift.
• Conducts evacuation drills, both fire and severe weather, as directed by supervisor.
• Follow program plan for meeting all potential emergencies and disasters, such as medical, fire, severe weather and missing persons.
• Cleans and sanitizes all appliances, utensils and work surfaces in accordance with the Personal Care Home Rules and Regulations guidelines.
• Cooks and prepares meals.
• Reports any problem with equipment used by residents to supervisor.