What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional, Weekend/Overnight (Fort Valley, GA) position at Middle Flint Community Service Board?
Position Title: Direct Support Professional, FT - Weekends & Overnights
Designation: Mission Critical Position
Minimum Entry Salary *: Based On Experience
Location: Fort Valley, GA
Services Area/Programs: WTRS Residential
Description of Duties:
Shift Need: Saturday & Sunday Nights 8:00 pm-8:00 am; Two Weeknights 12:00 am-8:00 am
The individual in this role will serve as a Direct Service Provider of the Residential Treatment Facility. Direct Support Staff will maintain the safety and security of residents and staff on assigned shift. Staff will respond promptly and professionally to emergencies. Staff will monitor residents and their children’s activities. Staff is responsible for making sure residents adhere to their daily schedules. Transporting individuals served is a requirement.
Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED. Valid unrestricted Georgia Driver’s License, CPR and First Aid Certification. Experience working with individuals with Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Disorders. Must be computer literate.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field.
Agency is an eligible worksite for the VA Education Benefit Program (Veterans)
Agency is an eligible work site for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Middle Flint Health & Wellness services the following 11 counties: Webster, Marion, Sumter, Schley, Taylor, Crisp, Dooly, Macon, Houston, Peach and Crawford.
Middle Flint Health & Wellness is a Drug Free Workplace. Current Middle Flint applications should be filled out carefully and completely. Describe background in full and make certain application is signed. Incomplete applications or applications with insufficient information can result in an applicant not being considered for the vacancy. Please KEEP a copy of your application. All applications must be received (not postmarked) by the above specified deadline. Finger- printing and/or Drug Screening may be required, if appointed. Any male applicant between 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of having registered with the Selective Service as required by federal and state law, or of being exempt from such registration.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Middle Flint Health & Wellness does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. An applicant who has a disability which requires special accommodations should contact this office.
* ENTRY SALARY may be adjusted depending upon the selected candidate’s qualifications and agency budget considerations.
