EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Hall County

Are you interested in assisting and empower people to find their joy and live the life they choose? We believe everyone has a gift and it’s our privilege to help the folks we support find their gift and then find the ideal location/circumstance to share this gift. 

Full-time and part-time positions.
Successful candidates must:

  • Respect choices and preferences of people
  • Treat people with respect
  • Provide people the opportunity to make their own connections and engage in common interests in their broader community.
  • Help people to create the life they want to live.
  • Have reliable transportation and provide proof of insurance
  • Have a high school diploma or GED
  • Pass a drug screen and background check
  • Getting along and performing effectively as part of a team, while at the same time accomplishing many personal supports independently with the person for whom you’re providing that support.
  • Upon hire, complete and maintain certification in all required training, including CPR/FA and Crisis de-escalation training, as provided by Star Choices Inc.
  • Daily document electronically work support given and work completed.

* COVID-19 considerations*
Providing mask, gloves, hand sanitizer, gowns, and other PPE. Have specialized protocols for high risk and Covid positive patients receiving support as/if they occur.

Community DSP’s ($1,500 Signing Bonus)


We support people who live in their own home, apartment, duplex, condo, family home, etc. We support people to fully experience all that a valued and interconnected life in their community can provide for them.

Job duties will include but not limited to:

Going out into the community and exploring the individuals interest toward employment, volunteerism, making friends, joining a walking club, getting involved in other activities, assisting the individuals with food preparation, house-keeping, cleaning, laundry, organizing, balancing check books, paying bills, transportation, assisting on medical appointments, etc. The large majority of this would be 1-1 work meaning you would only have one person you were working with at a time. We would train you with several individuals and see who you matched the best with to support. Then you and the individuals you begin to support would figure out the schedule some shifts start as early as 7:45am and other don’t end until 9pm. Shifts vary in duration based on the individual you are supporting and their needs.

Minimum Job Requirements

21 years of age

High school diploma/GED

Reliable Transportation

Valid driver’s license

Current auto insurance

Ability to lift, up to 50 pounds

Pay ($1,500 Signing Bonus)

 Starting Staff PayStaff after 6 month reviewStaff after 1 year review
Per Hour Pay$11 p/h$11.50 p/h$12 p/h

*PT and FT employee positions

Benefits (full time employees):

$.37 p/m reimbursement (AVL to P/T staff also)

Annual & sick leave accrued monthly (20 hours)

retirement up to 6% match , up to 3% retirement gift

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

~12 paid holidays per year

 

Residential DSP’s ($1,500 Signing Bonus)


We support people to live in shared residences or group homes. There are 5 homes currently; 3 gentlemen houses and 2 ladies houses.

Shifts begin each day at 5pm – and last until 5pm the next day. (24/7/365).  Number of shifts to work each week two or less and based on current coverage needs. (PRN available on request)

Job Duties will include but are not limited to:

Cooking, Cleaning, assisting with hygiene, transportation, assist with medical appointments, work well independently and as part of a larger team, helping others to become more involved/connected in their community.

Minimum Job Requirements

21 years of age

High school diploma/GED

Reliable Transportation

Valid driver’s license

Current auto insurance

Ability to lift, up to 50 pounds

Pay ($1,500 Signing Bonus)

 Starting Staff PayStaff after 6 month reviewStaff after 1 year review
Per Hour Pay$9.50 p/h$10 p/h$10.50 p/h
Per Week Pay (2  24 hour shifts per week)$494 p/w$520 p/w$546p/w
Per Month Pay (2  24 hour shifts per week)$2,124 p/m$2,236 p/m$2,348 p/m

*Sleep time counts toward these hours as well.

Benefits:

$.37 p/m reimbursement

Annual & sick leave accrued monthly (20 hours)

retirement match up to 6%, up to 3% gift

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

~12 paid holidays per year

meals included during 24 hour shifts in group residences

*paid sleep time (when not needed by individual supported in the home),

Weekly hours over 40 are paid at time + 1/2

 

 

 

 

Team Leader ($1,500 Signing Bonus)

Team Leader (Front-Line Supervisor) job announcement. Star Choices Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides person centered, community based supports to people with disabilities. We are currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Team Leader in the Hall County, Flowery Branch, GA area.

Job Duties will include but are not limited to:

o Supervising Direct Support Professionals (Staff that work directly with individuals whom experience disabilities) Supervise Staffing to support individuals that experience disabilities that are supported in group residences, Host homes, and in personal residence. Providing 24/7 phone emergency assistance and if needed physical assistance on a rotation. Providing initial/ ongoing training with assistance from Program Coordinator to new/ current staff, Monitoring documentation of support provided to the individuals we support. Hiring, developing, and firing of staff. Making 2x Monthly visits to each person supported. Monthly compliance expectations. Track documentation needed to bill Medicaid for reimbursement. Reviewing documentation as needed for quality and content.

Educational Preferences:

Bachelors Degree; One year professional experience in the support of individuals with disabilities Supervisory experience is highly desirable.

*Note job description above is a summary of job duties meant to give potential applicants a general understanding of the position, other duties/responsibilities do apply.

Minimum Job Requirements

21 years of age

Bachelor Degree

Reliable Transportation

Valid driver’s license

Current auto insurance

Ability to lift, up to 50 pounds

Pay ($1,500 Signing Bonus)

$18 – $20 Per Hour

*Sleep time counts toward these hours as well.

Benefits:

$.37 p/m reimbursement

Annual & sick leave accrued monthly (20 hours)

retirement match up to 6%, up to 3% gift

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

~12 paid holidays per year

 

 

 

All jobs are contingent on passage of hiring processes:

  • References check
  • Background check (Employers expense)
  • Shadowing/training
  • TB test(Employers expense)
  • drug screen(Employers expense)
  • physical(Employers expense)
  • First aid CPR class (Employers expense)

All have to be complete before starting.  Usually takes 2-4 weeks from interview date.

 

If you are looking for work that is challenging and offers opportunities for personal growth, please send a resume and applications to:

Hall, Gwinnett
Gnstarga@gmail.com

Stephens, Franklyn, Habersham
nstarga@gmail.com

Macon/Bibb
mailbox@starchoices.org