Direct Support Professional-Day Shift

Contribute to the development and evaluation of the individual’s ISP/POC.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have 2 or more years of experience working with individuals who have a dual diagnosis (Mental Illness and Developmental Disability).

Licensing & Certification

Other Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license with a clean 7-year driving record.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds independently and perform physically demanding tasks such as standing, bending, and kneeling for extended periods.
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Annual physical required within one year of employment and annually thereafter.

Additional Duties

• Transport individuals to and from community services and activities.
• Complete required training within the first 60 days and annual training thereafter.
• Uphold the ethical standards of the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), Department of Human Resources (DHR), and Health Facility Regulations (HFR).