We are looking for a skilled CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) to become a part of our facility’s compassionate care-giving team. The CNA will interact directly with patients, providing comfort and transportation, monitoring their vital signs and assisting with daily living needs. We are searching for a dedicated, compassionate and energetic individual to be a vital link between our patients and the nurses and other facility staff.

DIRECT SUPPORT STAFF (DSP)

Direct Support Staff are individuals who work directly with individuals with physical and/or intellectual disabilities with the aim of assisting the individual to become integrated into his/her community in the least restrictive environment. A DSP also acts as an advocate for the disabled individual, in communicating their needs, self-expression and goals.

SERVICE TYPE: CCSP

REQUIREMENTS

• Have current CPR and Basic First Aid Certification;

• Have the experience, training, education or skills necessary to meet the participant’s needs for Community Access services as demonstrated:

• Direct Support Professional (DSP) certification; or copy of high school diploma/transcript or General Education Development (GED) diploma; and at least six (6) months of experience providing behavioral health related services to individuals with developmental disabilities, or documented experience providing specific supports to individuals with disabilities.

• Have evidence of an annual health examination with signed statement from a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant that the person is free of communicable disease;

• Must have an annual Negative test results for TB Skin Test.

• Be legally licensed in the State of Georgia with the class of license appropriate to the vehicle operated if transporting participants as follows:

• Have a valid, Class C license as defined by the Georgia Department of Driver Services for any single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating not in excess of 26,000 pounds.

• Have no more than two chargeable accidents, moving violations, or any DUIs in a three (3) year period within the last five (5) years of the seven (7) year Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) period if transporting participants.

• Agree to or provide required documentation of a criminal records check, prior to providing Community Access services.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct assistance in self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills training, retention and improvement to individual participants and groups of participants;

• Provides direct assistance in training, retraining or improving the access to and use of community resources by individual participants or groups of participants;

• Implements the behavioral support plans of participants to reduce inappropriate and/or manipulative behaviors and to acquire alternative adaptive skills and behaviors;

• Provides active support and direct assistance in participants’ participation in community social, recreational and leisure activities;

• Ensures individuals’ health, safety and welfare, enhances the quality of individuals’ lives, and supports community inclusion.

• Adheres to Department of Human Resources Office of Regulatory Services, requirements.

• Completes and updates all daily, weekly and monthly records, reports, logs, casework notes, administrative paperwork, fiscal reports, and medical records in an accurate, timely, and professional manner.

• Collaborates and cooperates with involved agencies, family members, and other service providers; participates in meetings and provides relevant information.

• Transports individuals in personal and/or company vehicle for community outings or scheduled appointments.

• Responsible for individual’s work related personal and financial transactions.

• Works independently with minimal supervision in field location assignments.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

• Knowledge of acceptable social, work, and interpersonal behavior.

• Knowledge of basic math.

• Ability to understand and relate to persons with disabilities.

• Ability to learn to identify symptoms associated with mental health diagnosis and to learn to apply interventions when symptoms occur.

• Ability to learn and apply positive methods to modify behavior.

• Ability to maintain information in a confidential manner

• Ability to observe and assess the needs of individuals.

• Ability to maintain professional and respectful interaction with individual and co-workers.

• Ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task work assignments.

• Ability to work alone with minimal supervision.

• Knowledge and the ability to utilize good listening skills and comprehend verbal instructions given in English.

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions written in English.

• Ability to write legibly in English in a clear, concise, and logical manner.

• Ability to speak clearly and express self effectively in English.

• Ability to facilitate groups and/ provide individual skill instruction.

M-F | with Planned visits on Saturday or Sunday 

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:

Our company has a COVID-19 protocol and PPE for all staff