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:
- $20 / Hour
- Up to 20 days paid time off
- Health, Vision, Dental and 401(k) savings plan
- Paid Parental Leave
Sign-on bonus: $500: Please note that JF&CS is now offering a sign-on bonus of $500.00 for the Complex Care Direct Support Professional!
*Paid after the successful completion of 90 days of employment with the agency and a satisfactory performance assessment.
Shifts Schedule: Monday – Friday (9am - 3:30pm)
PURPOSE
The Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Department of JF&CS is seeking caring, compassionate, committed people to join our team. The Complex Care Direct Support Professional is responsible for assisting our complex care needs clients who have intellectual and developmental disabilities to 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.
The purpose of this job is to give individuals with developmental disabilities the tools to live as independently as they possibly can while ensuring safety and high-quality service.
RESPONSIBILITIES of the Complex Care Specialist DSP:
• Provide observation, instruction, and support to complex care needs clients being served under Community Access Group services
• Teach and reinforce appropriate behaviors in the day center setting and on community outings
• Manage challenging client behaviors when necessary
• Be caring and compassionate toward clients and families
• Be goal-oriented and maintain professionalism in all aspects of your work
• Must possess strong organizational and time management skills along with ability to manage multiple tasks
• Manage client's daily living hygiene needs (toileting, feeding, etc. and monitor health status through
• Complete goal tracking, behavior tracking, attendance, communication logs, progress notes, and other needed documentation
• Contribute to a comprehensive schedule emphasizing purposeful community inclusion and meaningful learning activities
• Assist with development of natural supports in the community.
• 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The ability to organize, mediate, to be creative, multitask, empathetic, and willing to learn. This includes the development of plans, completion of assessments and daily documentation.
• Must be able to use the English language, and communicate clearly.
• Must be able to manage time effectively, to work alone and as a team member.
• Must have a Georgia State Driver's License, Georgia registration and a privately insured vehicle.
• Must possess and maintain a working cell phone with voice mail.
• Must possess and maintain ability to receive and respond to all business related text messaging.
• Must have email capability and the ability to check email at least once every work day.
• Must have basic knowledge and experience with computers
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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, run, listen, smell, and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and far vision and the ability to adjust focus.
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:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associates degree preferred.
- Experience with developmental disabilities preferred.
Candidates who are selected for employment must successfully complete a pre-employment background screening as well as a pre-employment drug screening. Employment will be contingent upon the satisfactory completion of both the background check and the drug screening. Additionally, if applicable, tuberculosis testing (TB) and fingerprinting may also be required.
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.