Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Community Connections Program

Dungarvin•Eugene, OR

13d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Connections DSP plays a vital role in collaborating with the Lead Skills Trainer, Area Director, residential teams, and other stakeholders to develop, implement, and evaluate Day Support Activities (DSA) services. In this role, the DSP is responsible for delivering direct support services to individuals in accordance with their Individual Support Plan (ISP), Behavior Support Plan (BSP), Nursing Support Plan, and other applicable support documents. The Skills Trainer facilitates structured community-based activities and experiences designed to promote community participation, skill development, social engagement, relationship building, recreation, volunteerism, personal choice, and community integration. Services may include facilitating individual and group activities, transporting individuals, coordinating community outings, supporting participation in community events, assisting individuals in achieving ISP outcomes, and documenting services provided. The Community Connections DSP implements established Community Skills Team programming and activity schedules while promoting health, safety, dignity, respect, and self-determination. Enrich and support the lives of our persons served while maintaining a safe and healthy environment. Provide companionship and personalized care while encouraging independence and self-care. Assist with activities of daily living, including toileting and eating. Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include using mechanical lift devices. Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate challenging behaviors when needed. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health diagnoses, aging populations, recreation services, education, healthcare, or other human services fields
Valid Driver's License, Clean Driving Record, Personal Vehicle and Personal Liability auto insurance.
Must be at least 18 years old
Must be able to provide references
Able to attend two weeks of PAID in-house orientation and training
Have a passion to help others
People-oriented and have a team approach
Dependable, adaptable, flexible
Good communication skills (reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members).

Responsibilities

Deliver direct support services to individuals in accordance with their Individual Support Plan (ISP), Behavior Support Plan (BSP), Nursing Support Plan, and other applicable support documents.
Facilitate structured community-based activities and experiences designed to promote community participation, skill development, social engagement, relationship building, recreation, volunteerism, personal choice, and community integration.
Facilitate individual and group activities.
Transport individuals.
Coordinate community outings.
Support participation in community events.
Assist individuals in achieving ISP outcomes.
Document services provided.
Implement established Community Skills Team programming and activity schedules.
Promote health, safety, dignity, respect, and self-determination.
Provide companionship and personalized care while encouraging independence and self-care.
Assist with activities of daily living, including toileting and eating.
Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include using mechanical lift devices.
Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate challenging behaviors when needed.