Direct Support Professional

Clarvida - Oregon•Lincoln City, OR

About The Position

The Certified Support Provider (CSP) directly serves youth and adults with developmental disabilities and/or mental health challenges, providing care, support, and skills training. The position supports clients with daily living, medical, social, behavioral, and life-skills needs in accordance with individual plans and written medical orders. The CSP promotes client independence, meaningful choice, safety, and community integration while maintaining accurate documentation and confidentiality. The role reports to the Program Manager and has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to pass background checks, including an ODHS Criminal History check.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record when needed and applicable to the program.
Ability to communicate professionally, respectfully, and effectively in writing and verbally, including with clients, families, service providers, government officials, professionals, and the public.
Ability to write and maintain accurate and timely documentation and records.
Ability to work independently and as a team member, with strong organizational and time-management skills.
Flexibility to manage multiple priorities and adapt to high-pressure and rapidly changing conditions.
Ability to assess situations and develop and apply strategies to meet the needs of children and families.
Ability to interpret contracts and ensure compliance.
Rapport-building skills with youth and adults.
Problem-solving, crisis-management, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries and self-care routines.
Knowledge of developmental disabilities and mental health fields.
Ability to facilitate the development of services that meet the needs of people with disabilities.
Ability to perform basic math and computer word-processing tasks.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and work without direct supervision.
Consistently demonstrate Clarvida’s core values of Compassion, Inclusion, Accountability, Advocacy, and Resilience.

Responsibilities

Assist with menu planning, grocery shopping, food preparation, and cooking in accordance with medical and nutritional orders.
Provide clothing, bathing, and hygiene assistance as required.
Administer medication and provide medical support as required by training and written doctor’s orders.
Follow individual client programs and support documents, and track data related to medical, life-skills, social-skills, and behavioral needs and goals.
Assist clients with activities of daily living.
Provide social-skills training and support interaction with staff and residents and integration into the community.
Participate in planning and implementing client activities.
Transport clients into the community when approved to drive.
Represent and advocate for clients’ needs and desires; offer meaningful choices and respect client input.
Model appropriate behavior and foster an environment that encourages skill-building and independence as allowed by individual plans.
Keep the house, yard, and program vehicles neat and clean; use company equipment appropriately and track vehicle maintenance if assigned.
Prepare for potential emergencies and maintain client and staff safety by identifying and eliminating potential hazards.
Read written and electronic communications in a timely manner and interact respectfully and cooperatively with coworkers.
Create effective, accurate, timely, and complete documentation of clients’ daily and medical needs.
Use Therap, email, and other communication tools appropriately.
Comply with relevant Oregon Administrative Rules, maintain strict confidentiality, and follow the dress code and assigned schedule.
Complete initial and ongoing training and professional development, maintain required certifications and licenses, and attend scheduled staff meetings.
Work independently or as an active team member as circumstances require.
Perform other duties as assigned or necessary to support the program or company.