Direct Support Professional- Rome,Ga (NIGHTS)

Have a heart for providing support?  Come join our team!

Position: Direct Support Professional

Shift: Wednesday, Thursday 11PM-9AM / Every other Friday 11p-9a (NIGHTS)

Shift :Every other Saturday & Sunday 9pm-9AM (NIGHTS)

Location: Rome, GA

Pay Rate: $14 part - time and quarterly bonus available

DDM is a Christian Ministry and it is our purpose to provide residents with the highest quality of care and services in an atmosphere of dignity and respect.

• Treat residents and co-workers according to the Golden Rule (Matthew 7:12): “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”
• Support residents in daily living skills according the ISP and skill levels.
• Observe and follow all agency and state policies and procedures.
• Attend staff educational meetings, webinars and trainings.
• Demonstrate person-centered service with the individuals served by integration in the community and completing notes using person centered language.
• Maintain DDM residence by completing safety drills and cleaning schedules. Report all facilities concerns through the secured email system to the Residential Services Coordinator and Residential Director.
• Maintain DDM vehicles and observe all policies and traffic laws.
• Supervise residents with self-administration of medications as prescribed and follow DDM policy concerning medications.
• Schedule, transport, and become the residents advocate at medical appointments as needed and complete documentation in the electronic documentation system.
• Maintain resident records as according to DDM policy and be able to use electronic documentation for health records, ISP goals, community activities, daily activities and incident reports.
• Accounting for the management of petty cash and resident’s personal money.
• Demonstrate the ability to create healthy menus, grocery shop if assigned, prepare meals, according to menus, and properly store and label food.
• Audit and understand the documentation required for the individuals served.
• At all times respect and treat individuals served as adults who have rights and responsibilities.
• It may be necessary to perform tasks of a nature requiring supporting residents with equilibrium problems, lifting, stooping, bending, and climbing stairs.
• Maintain contact with Residential Services Coordinator and Residential Director (if needed) and report any significant events immediately including concerns from families.
• Demonstrate professionalism and contact immediate supervisor when:
  • visited by any state agency
  • presented with concerns by family and day programs
  • visited by support coordination
• Complete training schedule as noted in the Employee Accountability Checklist.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding residents and other staff members as required by HIPAA.
• Ensure that all individuals are supported and can explore and express their interest for community membership.
• Any other task as assigned that provide supports for the individuals served.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to go beyond specific limitations of job description.

• Minimum educational requirements specified in licensing regulations (currently high school diploma or GED). Must bring a copy of your diploma.
• At least 21 (twenty-one) years of age.
• Hold prior to employment a valid Georgia driver’s license (with no more than 2 driving violations in the past 3 years; no DUI or super speeder tickets).
• Receive satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report, Criminal Record Check, Physician’s Statement, and TB test.
• Basic computer skills.
• Able to demonstrate the principles of meal planning and preparation, personal hygiene, proper manners, personal conduct, and good grooming.
• Writing and documentation skills.
• Working skills in communicating and dealing effectively with others.
• Experience or training in the field of Developmental Disabilities, Mental Health, Special Education, or Social Services is a plus.
• Flexible team player
• Must be a US Citizen or have a valid green card.