Direct Support Professional / Certified Peer Specialst

Community Service Board of Middle Georgia - PEO, Ltd.•Dublin, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia's SPIRIT program is seeking a qualified individual to serve as our next Direct Support Professional/Certified Peer specialist. 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.

Requirements

CPS certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
High School Diploma/GED Equivalent
Valid Georgia Driver’s License
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse communities
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others
Experience with Microsoft 365 Office Products
Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines accordingly

Nice To Haves

Previous experience being a personal care assistant or certified nursing assistant

Responsibilities

Assist with activities of daily living (hygiene, meals, housekeeping, budgeting)
Teach independent living and social skills
Support ISP and recovery plan goals
Provide community-based support and transportation
Utilize peer support and lived experience (if applicable)
Implement positive behavior supports and crisis intervention strategies
Monitor health/safety and complete required documentation