Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Description

Direct Support Professional (DSP/CNA/Caregiver/Home Health Aide)

Join Benchmark Human Services and positively impact the lives of other people who are just like you! Benchmark is a national leader in providing programs to individuals with disabilities and mental illness. Benchmark is seeking qualified and caring people to work as a Direct Support Professional in Gainesville, GA. Successful applicants will attend paid training to obtain required certifications.

(The area of interest is located in Zip Code 30506; homes are near Wilshire Trails and City Parks)

Benchmark Human Services has grown to become one of the most respected leaders in the country in the areas of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health. We work with people of all ages at home, at work, and in the community through residential programs, employment services, crisis response, early intervention, and more. View our 65 Years of Stories campaign to learn more about the impact Benchmark employees have made across the country.

Schedule :

Our current openings in Gainesville are Part Time, looking for someone who is flexible on the days.

6:45am - 7pm

6:45pm - 7am

Benefits:

• •Competitive wages based on experience
• •Health, Vision and dental insurance
• •Various shifts and locations
• •Advancement opportunities

Responsibilities Include:

• •Protect and honor the rights of people with disabilities
• •Ensuring a safe and clean home for people served
• •Develop a positive rapport while serving as a role model to create a safe and caring environment
• •Teach skills to individuals served that increase independence such as eating, cooking and bathing
• •Document data displaying the individual served goals and progression
• •Assist in finding and participating in meaningful community activities
• •Work independent or with co-workers to enhance the growth of individuals served
• •Participate in on-going professional training
• •Other duties as assigned

General Qualifications:

• •Reliable transportation
• •Valid auto insurance and driver’s license
• •High school diploma or GED
• •Experience working with individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, mental health diagnosis, and/or high behavioral tendencies
• •Candidates must be willing + able to travel to the North Side of Gainesville (near Wilshire Trails and City Parks)

Interested candidates can apply online at www.BenchmarkHS.com/Careers.

Benchmark Human Services is an EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Candidates selected for hire will be required to complete a background check in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

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