Life Launch Area Relief Direct Support Professional (DSP-AR)

Partnerships•Albany, OR

94d•Hybrid

About The Position

The primary goal of the Life Launch Direct Support Professional - Area Relief (LLDSP-AR) is to step into any shift within the Life Launch Department and ensure that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities receive the necessary support for a person-centered life. This role is utilized for long-term openings or when additional staff is needed. LLDSP-AR professionals provide reassurance and stability to both team members and those they support, acting as role models and mentors. This professional plays a vital role in helping people lead self-directed lives and fully participate in their communities. Empowerment and participation are essential since prejudices can create barriers that prevent individuals with mental or physical disabilities from enjoying a good quality of life. A LLDSP-AR is dedicated to providing creative and effective person-centered community support, equipped with the skills to deliver flexible, high-quality, community-focused services.

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.
Requires a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to drive your own vehicle and be reimbursed for non-commuting miles.
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 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

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.
Distribute medications.
Cook.
Perform house cleaning.
Work through challenging behaviors.
Provide intimate care.
Help people get to activities like swimming, watching movies, hiking, and going to concerts.
Plan and follow through with fun activities to help people achieve their goals.
Work one on one with a person providing intentional, individual supports.
Help someone build and maintain relationships while respecting their dignity, individual choice, input, and health and safety needs.
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.
Be on-call for one week every five weeks and work up to 20 hours of overtime during the on-call week, as needed.