What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Georgia Street Residence?
Would you like to make a positive difference? Would you like great benefits working for a community-leading organization? Then join our team!
We’re looking for caring people to help the people who live in our residential homes. Direct Support Professionals care for people with disabilities. This could include helping cook meals, and household upkeep, helping participants with personal hygiene and interpersonal skills and transporting them to community events.
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED - we provide PAID training!
Direct Support Professionals do not require special training before hiring; Goodwill will provide certification training. There are several levels of this position, which means there is room for growth within Goodwill.
Why Work for Goodwill - Our employees are essential to us, and we want the best, so we care for them and their families.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance offered
- 403(b) retirement plan with Employer Match
- Employer Paid Short & Long Term Disability
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off Plan
- Paid Holidays
- 30% Employee discount at Goodwill stores in ME, NH & VT
- Exceptional career growth opportunities
- Discount on personal cell phone plans
- Local community discounts
- Caring coworkers/team that supports you!
Job Summary
1) Supports service recipients associated with Goodwill’s Residential and Community Support programs.
- Serves as a model and provides hands-on support and direct teaching in interpersonal skills, financial management skills, personal care and hygiene, activities of daily living, and access to community services and leisure opportunities.
- Moderates verbal or emotional incidents through intervention techniques that preserve the dignity and safety of the service recipient(s).
- Completes all required documentation following program standards.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
- Reliable transportation and automobile insurance that meets minimum state requirements.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to complete required certifications on time.
- Criminal background checks to meet agency requirements.
- High school diploma/GED.
- The ability to stand or sit for long periods. Perform a range of motion tasks that include but are not limited to; reaching, bending, stretching, and stooping.
- Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds and push 175 pounds.
- COVID 19 Vaccination
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct Support Professional Certification (I.e., College of Direct Support or former live class).
- Current CRMA, CRMA 40 preferred.
- Experience supporting individuals with disabilities.
- Mental Health Experience (when applicable).