Area Relief Direct Support Professional (DSP-AR)

Partnerships•Salem, OR

23h•Hybrid

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 (reasonable accommodation may be made for some positions).
PCL’s Team members must have dependable, reliable, and regular work attendance, and must adhere to attendance policies.
Must pass required DHS background check and Protective Service Investigations.
This position requires a valid driver’s license and to be eligible to drive agency vehicles.
Complete and maintain all certifications as required by the position, PCL, and other governing agencies.
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).
Complete all duties related to being a Mandatory Abuse Reporter.
New hire orientation and on-site training must be completed within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

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.
Distributing medications, cooking, house cleaning, yard maintenance, handling challenging behaviors, and intimate care.