Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta (JF&CS) (Various Locations in the Metro Atlanta Area) offers best-in-class, person-centered programs and resources to transform lives. Building on our 125-year history, we are here to help individuals and families of all faiths live to their full potential. Guided by Jewish values, we are a welcoming community, and our experienced professionals bring integrity and compassion to their work in the fields of aging and older adults, career counseling, dentistry, mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and need-based support services. We serve thousands of individuals annually regardless of age, race, religion, national origin or ability to pay.

Working at JF&CS:

At JF&CS, we hold these values close to our heart: Commitment and integrity, compassion and respect, innovation and collaboration, professionalism, and responsiveness to diverse needs. Guided by Jewish values, and voted a Top Workplace for 2022 by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, we are a welcoming community of professionals passionate about making a difference in the community. For testimonials from staff on what it’s like being part of the JF&CS family, you can visit our Careers page.

We are currently seeking Direct Support Professional DSP/Caregivers to join our team! (Multiple shift available to fit any schedule.)

Benefits for the Direct Support Professional DSP / Caregiver:

• $18 / Hour
• Up to 20 days paid time off
• Health, Vision, Dental, and 401(k) savings plan
• Paid Parental Leave

Open Positions Available for Direct Support Professional/DSP/Caregiver:

• Day Shift
• Evening Shift
• Overnight Shift
• Variable Shift
• Weekend Shift

PURPOSE: The purpose of this job is to give individuals with developmental disabilities the tools to live as independently as they possibly can while ensuring safety and high-quality service.

RESPONSIBILITIES of the Direct Support Professional DSP/Caregiver :

• Provide training and support to the individuals in all daily living skills including but not limited to nutrition, personal hygiene, health care, safety, communication, interpersonal relations, mobility, financial management, home management and use of leisure time as outlined in the individual service plan (ISP).
• Ensure individuals are taking medication according to prescribed schedule. Assist the individual with scheduling and attending medical appointments as outlined on the Individual Support Plan. Accompany individual and facilitate participation in visits for medical care, therapies, personal shopping, recreation and other community activities as needed.
• Provide training and support in the areas of social, emotional, physical and spiritual development.
• Become acquainted with individual’s job setting and communicate with key personal supervising the individual (including job coach, support coordinator, day program, etc.).
• Maintain a relationship with and communicate with families and key supports regarding the individual’s day to day needs and successes.
• Assist in the development of ISPs and ISP yearly summaries as requested by supervisor.
• Assist in the development of BSPs; provide behavior support as directed in the BSP.
• Provide transportation in privately own car or by agency owned vehicle for individuals as directed.
• Maintain and submit all required paperwork.
• Attend and participate in monthly house meetings.
• Attend and participate in all division staff meetings and other trainings as required.
• Communicate regularly with supervisor on individual’s progress, issues and concerns.
• Other duties may be assigned.

The ability to organize, mediate, to be creative, multitask, empathetic, and willing to learn. This includes the development of plans, completion of assessments and daily documentation.

• Must be able to use the English language, and communicate clearly.
• Must be able to manage time effectively, to work alone and as a team member.
• Must have a Georgia State Driver’s License, Georgia registration and a privately insured vehicle.
• Must possess and maintain a working cell phone with voice mail.
• Must possess and maintain ability to receive and respond to all business related text messaging.
• Must have email capability and the ability to check email at least once every work day.
• Must have basic knowledge and experience with computers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS of the Direct Support Professional DSP/Caregiver:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, run, listen, smell, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and far vision and the ability to adjust focus.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE of the Direct Support Professional DSP/Caregiver:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• 1 - 2 years experience working with individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities is preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Schedule of the Direct Support Professional DSP/Caregiver:

• 10-hour shift
• 12-hour shift
• 8-hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

JF&CS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We embrace our employees' unique qualities, which fuel interest, innovation, and business success. As an EEO employer, JF&CS will engage in interactive dialogue regarding any accommodation requested based on medical or religious considerations.