D111 - Direct Support Professional DSP
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About the job
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
at Specialized Transitional Home
Company Overview:
At River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, employees are expected to develop meaningful relationships with patients, establishing trust and making a difference in the lives of clients and their families. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture, including health, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation, retirement plans, and more.
Position Overview
The Specialized Transitional Home is a program designed to assist three to four individuals whose needs cannot be met by less intensive support options. This program offers support in learning life and leisure skills, personal care, and community integration, as outlined in each person's individualized plan
Location/Schedule – 1881 Twin Pines Drive, Macon, Georgia Rotating shifts Sun-Sat 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am
Responsibilities
Assist individuals with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, feeding, and mobility, providing daily personal care in the home.
Counsel individuals on behavioral concerns, basic decision-making, and the resolution of minor issues.
Provide transportation for individuals/residents to appointments and scheduled activities.
Perform housekeeping duties such as washing clothes/dishes, dusting, running errands, wiping baseboards, sweeping, mopping, and other related tasks.
Implement interventions developed by the Behavior Analyst in the Behavior Support Plan to prevent challenging behaviors and ensure the safety of individuals during crisis situations.
Utilize de-escalation strategies to reduce and prevent harmful behaviors in crisis situations.
Collaborate closely with the Behavior Analyst, treatment team members, and facility staff to coordinate crisis management approaches and ensure consistency in behavior support strategies.
Qualifications Needed (education and/or experience):
Requires High School Diploma.
Requires certification as a registered behavioral technician
At least 1 year working in behavioral health/ intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) or related field
Must have good computer skills.
Communications skills and the ability to foster good relationships among others is a plus.
Additional Benefits:
Flexible spending accounts
Short and long-term disability coverage
11 Paid holidays
Voluntary Life Insurance
From River Edge Behavioral Health's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About River Edge Behavioral Health
River Edge Behavioral Health hires mental health staff, caregivers and nurses in Macon, Georgia.
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