What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Diversified Enterprises?
At Diversified Enterprises, helping others live the life they love isn’t just a job, it’s a passion. Everybody needs a job, but only extraordinary people get to work here. Our team is fun, creative, and dedicated to making a difference every day in the lives of the people we serve. The heart of what we do is support and serve people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) with Diversified Enterprises, you'll be one of these extraordinary people.
Diversified has a reputation for being innovators in our field. Our commitment to our team members, positive work environment, training opportunities, and unique benefits packages make Diversified Enterprises one of the top places to work in Georgia’s human services field.
Please take a moment to watch this Realistic Job Preview Video to see what it looks like to be a DSP: https://youtu.be/TCOj7weR2Jg
DSP Position Overview
We're looking for Direct Support Professionals to fill both full time and part time openings immediately in the Tifton area.
Our DSPs are the link to the community for those who we serve. Whether you are taking someone fishing for the first time, taking them shopping, helping them prepare for a job interview, helping them do their own laundry, or assisting them with person care, at the end of your work day, you will know that you have made a lasting difference in someone’s life. This could be the most rewarding and enjoyable position you ever had!
The qualified candidate will be able to help people learn their strengths, make their own choices, and expand their capabilities; you will make a lasting impact on their lives. You will help empower people to live, work, and be active in their own community. You will support people by helping them promote their independence and build natural relationships with others as well as be involved in the community as an equal. The ideal candidate is friendly, positive, open minded, engaged in the community,and enjoys being active.
Whether you have previous experience in a role like this, or this just sounds like the type of impact you want to make… we want to hear from you!
Compensation & Benefits
A Direct Support Professional will make $13.50 per hour.
Diversified offers benefits for both full time and part time employees. We are one of the very few agencies that offer Paid Time Off (PTO) to both full time and part time staff. We offer a FREE Telemedicine package to our staff and their household which also comes with a prescription discount card. We also offer discounted rates on supplemental insurance! Full time staff can take advantage of Health Insurance packages as well. Another perk is the discount you can get on your auto insurance after you take our defensive driving course.
You will receive paid in-house training in Medication Administration, Basic Life Support and First Aid, MANDT, Documentation, and AAA and we will provide the opportunities and context of how to use your new skills! Bring the right attitude and we will train you for success!
Experience and Qualifications
· High School Diploma or GED (required)
· One year of working with people with developmental disabilities (preferred)
· 18 years of age or older (required)
· Valid Georgia Driver’s License and valid auto insurance in your name
· Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug test
· Clear Tuberculosis screening and Employee Physical
· Effective computer skills to complete electronic documentation and online training
· Team Player with a positive attitude who wants to learn, grow, and make a difference in someone’s life.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14