Direct Service Professional - Day Program

Claratel Behavioral Health is an innovative, community-based behavioral health and developmental disabilities services organization located in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, offering a full range of mental health services, developmental disabilities programs and substance abuse treatment to more than 11,000 citizens annually who are uninsured and underinsured.  As a public, not-for-profit organization, Claratel Behavioral Health operates more than 20 locations in DeKalb County with a diverse workforce of more than 500 direct-care and support staff.
 

Our staff of physicians, nurses, clinicians and support personnel is dedicated to helping our clients and their families recover from these debilitating disabilities and resume productive lives. We strive to provide the highest quality, evidence-based services in the least restrictive settings, and we envision a community in which disabilities no longer limit potential. 

Make a meaningful impact. Empower lives every day.

At Claratel Behavioral Health, we believe every individual deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling, inclusive, and independent life. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will be part of a passionate team dedicated to providing compassionate care and meaningful support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a DSP, you’ll be more than a caregiver — you’ll be a mentor, coach, and advocate. Your support will help individuals master life skills, participate in their community, and build confidence through personalized activities and care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create a positive and empowering environment for individuals in the classroom and community
• Support individuals in activities of daily living, social skills development, and community engagement
• Teach, assist, and encourage individuals in areas such as hygiene, communication, safety, and personal growth
• Implement and track Individual Support Plans (ISP) and Behavior Support Plans (BSP)
• Assist with documentation, daily progress notes, and data collection
• Transport individuals safely to community activities or appointments
• Communicate effectively with staff, families, guardians, and external monitors
• Respond to behavioral challenges using approved intervention strategies
• Complete incident reports accurately and promptly
• Contribute to a collaborative, respectful, and dynamic team culture

What You Bring to the Team

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 6 months of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities
• A valid Georgia Driver’s License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• Basic computer skills and the ability to document electronically
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and perform frequent physical movements (walking, bending, squatting, etc.)

Preferred:

• Experience working with intellectually and developmentally disabled individuals in a community or educational setting

Why Join Us?

• A chance to truly make a difference in someone’s life
• Supportive team culture with opportunities for growth and development
• Ongoing paid training and certification opportunities
• A workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and person-centered support

Thank you so much for your interest in joining our team! Due to the high number of applications we receive, we’ll be reaching out directly to those selected for an interview. We truly appreciate your understanding and wish you the very best in your job search journey.

Claratel is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EOE).

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of Claratel not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital or partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.  This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff and termination

Claratel Behavioral Health participates in E-Verify (Company ID: 226305)