Job Description

The community access direct support staff will assist individuals while in the community and are required to follow the policies, procedures and standards of care while performing the various responsibilities:

• Executing the tasks and goals of the ISP.
• Executing planned activity calendar effectively.
• Supporting the individual with increasing their independence in their home and community.
• Attending and contributing to team meetings.
• Assisting in transporting the individuals to various community activities in accordance to the community activity schedule.
• Assisting with health and wellness related tasks (if required by the ISP).
• Scheduling and planning meaningful community activities with individuals.
• Providing advice and guidance to assist with decision-making and serving as an advocate to encourage the individual.
• Documenting all activities performed by the individual on a daily basis.
• Completing documentation and goal tracking in a timely manner.
• Working as a team with other employees to provide the best quality of support for the individual.
• Utilizing proper behavior support training and crisis prevention intervention techniques when necessary.
• Working well in a self supervisory setting, which includes taking initiative when necessary and engaging with individuals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• First Aid and CPR certification
• A minimum of two (2) years of RECENT experience in a health related field,day program services, home health care, or working with individuals with developmental disabilities, autism, and any other intellectual disabilities.
• Above average communication skills: orally and written
• Must be able to write/ type documentation
• Preferably familiar with Therap or any other virtual documentation system
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be familiar with working with behaviors, and know how to apply redirection and or crisis prevention techniques.
• Must be creative and willing to think outside the box
• Must have the ability to utilize effective decision making
• Must be able to work independently without direct supervision
• Must be willing to follow ALL COVID-19 guidelines at all times in accordance to the recommendations from the CDC and the policies of GA DBHDD

Additional Information

DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT A SERIOUS CANDIDATE WITH RECENT EXPERIENCE IN THIS FIELD

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE, IDEAL CANDIDATES SHOULD BE NEAR THE AREA AND AVAILABLE FOR PRN SCHEDULES

DAYS/EVENINGS/OVERNIGHTS/WEEKENDS-PRN (LIVE IN PREFERRED)

MUST HAVE A VALID’S DRIVERS LICENSE AND WILLING TO DRIVE

MUST BE FLEXIBLE AND WILLING TO WORK ADDITIONAL HRS IF NEEDED

MUST BE ABLE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES AND POLICIES OF THE AGENCY

MAY BE REQUIRED TO TAKE COVID TESTS TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF ALL INDIVIDUALS SERVED AND EMPLOYEES

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.