Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta (JF&CS) 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.

Benefits of 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

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this job is to assist individuals with disabilities access the community and volunteer sites. To build relationships throughout the community that are receptive to involving those with a disability. To keep the daily records on clients and their daily activities and progress. To implement and oversee the daily scheduling of person-centered program activities. Independence and professionalism is a must in this position. Knowledge and understanding of Autism and other developmental disabilities is key to the success of the client.

RESPONSIBILITIES of the Direct Support Professional DSP / Caregiver:

• Provide observation, instruction, and support to clients being served under Community Access Group services, including but not limited to organization, and planning.
• Create a comprehensive schedule emphasizing purposeful community inclusion and meaningful learning activities
• Facilitate and supervise small group community outings and volunteer sites
• Complete goal tracking, attendance, communication logs, progress notes, and other needed documentation.
• Assist with development of natural supports in the community.
• Provide vocational training to individuals interested in employment
• Work with community members to facilitate in-house, hands on workshops
• Assist individuals to maintain health and safety and activities of daily living.
• Provide transportation in all agency vehicles or personal vehicle.
• Attend and participate in Team and Division Meetings, ISP's, HRST's, SIS, and other training opportunities
• Participate in all cross trainings as required by the agency.
• Communicate with coworkers and other staff regularly on client progress, issues and concerns as they arise
• Other Duties may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Hours are dependent on the attendance of the 1:1 individual.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to use Hoyer lifts and other medical equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Varies with location and individuals.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• HS Diploma
• Experience Preferred
• In good standing, satisfactory performance
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid Georgia State Driver’s License with less than 3 points, Georgia vehicle registration and a privately insured vehicle.

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.