Adult Direct Support Professional In Suwanee

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Direct Support Professional for an adult Job Description: This role is not a caregiving position-it is a professional, goal oriented role focused on empowering and building confidence, autonomy, self advocacy and personal growth. The DSP role is to assist a highly functional, 22-year-old female living with a diagnosis of Down syndrome. The ideal candidate will be a compassionate, reliable, and energetic individual who can support her in her goals of independence and community engagement. The role focuses on helping her develop a wide range of life skills while honoring her strengths, which include being a certified Zumba instructor. Light tidying up is involved, help preparing meals. Handle groceries or errands when appropriate. Responsible for transportation. Preferences for a DSP who is a non-smoker and CPR / first-aid trained.