Area Relief Direct Support Professional (DSP-AR)

Partnerships • Keizer, OR

52d • $24 • Onsite

About The Position

As an Area Relief Direct Support Professional (DSP-AR), you will support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead self-directed lives and to participate fully in their communities. DSP-ARs work when there are long-term openings or need for additional staff. As a DSP-AR, you will provide a feeling of reassurance, stability, and support to your team members and people supported. If you have at least one year of experience working with people with I/DD and are able to work a variety of shifts with chosen days off during the week and participate in an on-call rotation, this job may be the fit for you. DSP-ARs are able to walk into any situation, pick up where needed, and ensure that people are supported in a way that promotes a person centered life.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age when starting employment.
• Must have at least 1 year of employment or volunteer experience with People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
• Must have and show basic computer skills and can learn agency applications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Well-organized and attentive to detail.
• Cooperative and willing to learn.
• Ability to interpret various instructions.
• Enhanced math skills – must be able to accurately balance a budget and basic math transactions.
• Professional, clear, and positive oral and written communication skills both expressive and receptive.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Dependable, reliable, and regular work attendance, and must adhere to attendance policies.
• Must pass required DHS background check and Protective Service Investigations.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible to drive agency vehicles.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain certification to a satisfactory level in Oregon Intervention System (training provided if hired).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain certification in CPR (training provided if hired).

Responsibilities

• Distributing medications, cooking, house cleaning, yard maintenance, handling challenging behaviors, and intimate care.
• Promote and implement PCL’s mission in the lives of those we support.
• Provide a stable living environment by respecting dignity, individual choice, input, and health and safety needs.
• Work a variety of shifts, including days, swings, awake overnights, and live-in positions.
• Work weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
• Travel to Marion, Polk, Yamhill, Linn, and Benton County to provide support.
• Participate in an on-call rotation.
• Work up to 20 hours of overtime during the on-call week, as needed.
• Complete new hire orientation and on-site training within 60 days of hire.
• Complete all duties related to being a Mandatory Abuse Reporter.

Benefits

• $23.50 per hour
• $1,000 sign on bonus that is paid out in increments at set milestones of your employment!
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Supplemental Insurance and FSA for full-time employees
• 401(K)
• Gym discounts and reimbursements
• Other lifestyle discounts available to all employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed