On Call- Direct Support Professional (Flexible Schedules)
Company: United Cerebral Palsy Of Ga
Location: Augusta
Posted on: January 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Our Mission and Vision: The
mission of United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia is to positively
support and impact the achievement of a Life Without Limits for
people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. UCP of
Georgia’s vision is to create a community in which every person,
regardless of ability, can participate as an equal citizen. To
realize this vision, UCP of Georgia offers supports designed to
help people maximize their potential and achieve independent,
productive, and rewarding lives. JOB SUMMARY: Direct Support
Professionals (DSPs) assist in the day-to-day support of adults
with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role of UCP
of Georgia DSPs involves assisting adults with daily tasks such as
personal hygiene, meal preparation, transportation, and social
activities. Our DSPs understand the unique strengths and challenges
of each individual they serve, tailoring their support to promote
personal growth and independence. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: Engages residents in activities of choice, which
reinforces ISP goals. Provides transportation and supervision for
residents as dictated by individual program. Ensures that all
information regarding daily activities, problems and needs of
residents are recorded properly in daily log. Ensures each
resident’s personal hygiene and grooming needs are met. Provides
training and assistance in changing appropriate apparel daily to
ensure comfort and well-being for residents. Uses appropriate body
mechanics to lift, move, and position and provides prescribed
exercises and physical care to residents. Inspects home at
beginning of shift to ensure that home meets all safety
requirements, checking for clutter and dangerous objects. Corrects
deficiencies or submit written report to supervisor outlining
deficiencies by end of shift. Conducts evacuation drills, both fire
and severe weather, as directed by supervisor. Records results of
each drill. Follow program plan for meeting all potential
emergencies and disasters, such as medical, fire, severe weather
and missing persons. Cleans and sanitizes all appliances, utensils
and work surfaces in accordance with the Personal Care Home Rules
and Regulations guidelines. Cleans cooking surfaces exhaust hoods
and oven. Disposes of garbage daily sanitizing containers and lids.
Reports any problem with equipment used by residents to supervisor.
Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms, kitchen, and telephones daily in
accordance with Personal Care Home guidelines. Ensures compliance
in the area of responsibility during assigned hours with local,
state, and federal rules and regulations applying to Personal Care
Home and UCP Residential Services. Complies with policies and
procedures to ensure that confidentiality requirements are upheld.
Supports and protects the fundamental human, civil, constitutional,
and statutory rights of clients and families as defined by agency.
Reports to work promptly and on time and does not leave work until
assigned shift ends or has approval from supervisor. Observes
policies/procedures governing requests for annual, sick, or other
leave time. Makes client related entries in daily logs that are
legible, dated, authenticated by signature and positions, in ink
and without use of symbols or abbreviations. Must be able to lift a
minimum of 50lbs. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, On-Call Required
Certifications and Licenses: Must have valid driver's license,
CPR/FA, CPI
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