Benchmark Human Services

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Benchmark Human Services  •  $36k - $40k/yr  •  Augusta, GA (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Join the Enact team to positively impact the lives of other people! If you’re looking for a rewarding job helping people with disabilities become more independent and involved in their community, then Enact is the place for you! Enact is seeking qualified and passionate Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to join our team in our transitional homes for adults with IDD in Augusta, GA. Successful applicants will attend paid training to obtain required certifications. No experience is necessary, learn on-the-job.

Enact and Benchmark Human Services (Benchmark) collaborate to run crisis support homes for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in Augusta, GA. Together, Enact and Benchmark share a 65-year history of providing services to individuals with disabilities and behavioral health needs.

At Enact, we never lose sight of the fact that, at heart, we're people serving people. Through our hands-on and wrap-around services, we help individuals find success in who they are by meeting them where they are. Then, we help them develop the skills to navigate to where they want to go tomorrow. Since 1960, we have been committed to empowering marginalized populations to reach their full potential.

We work to realize the full potential of EVERYONE – those we serve, our partners and vendors, and our employees, who bring our mission to life each day. We actively strive to be a workplace that honors the unique experiences of our employees. At Enact, we believe we are stronger, better, more effective in our pursuits when we are diverse; when we are equitable; and when we create space for everyone to be their authentic selves. Learn more: EnactCare.com.

Benefits:

  • Competitive wages based on experience
  • Health, vision and dental insurance
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Time Pay
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Various shifts and locations
  • Advancement opportunities

Responsibilities Include:

  • Participate as part of an interdisciplinary team in the development and implementation of each client’s individual plans.
  • Provide transportation to clients for daily activities and to and from Crisis Support Home
  • Plan and participate directly in recreational, therapeutic, and training activities of the clients.
  • Provide positive behavioral supports according to individual BSPs and respond to emergency situations as trained.
  • Monitor the general well-being of the clients served by implementing health care protocols and administering medications.
  • Follow food management policies and assists clients in preparing nutritious meals according to the menu.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Valid auto insurance and driver’s license.
  • Some college preferred.
  • Some experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or behavioral

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

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

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

Benchmark Human Services

About Benchmark Human Services

At Benchmark Human Services, we believe that all people have immense potential, and it’s our mission to help those we serve reach theirs! Benchmark’s “think outside the box” approach to service provision has helped individuals thrive at home, at work, and in their communities for 65 years. Our breadth of services includes residential, vocational, and community-based programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; early intervention and pediatric home health services; case management; crisis intervention; autism services; applied behavior analysis; and family preservation.

Benchmark’s 3,600 employees serve more than 20,000 children and adults throughout the country each day, helping them to become more independent; to be immersed in and connected to their community; to find meaningful and lasting work; and to achieve goals and reach milestones they may have never thought possible. Join a company built on innovation, empowerment, and the belief in human potential and start changing lives today!

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Fort Wayne, IN
Year Founded
1960
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