Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Partnerships • Medford, OR

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) support people who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities in their own homes and communities. DSPs provide the supports people need to live self-directed lives, including caregiver supports like food prep, personal care, and following support plans. Your day will include helping someone go out and have fun, maintain their home, plan meals, cook, follow personal health routines, and achieve their dreams! DSPs work with the people they support in partnership, helping them make informed decisions about everyday choices, advocating for them while encouraging them to advocate for themselves, and supporting them in maintaining meaningful relationships.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age when starting employment.
• 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).
• Dependable, reliable, and regular work attendance, and must adhere to attendance policies.

Nice To Haves

• Most positions require a valid driver’s license; some positions may be available for non-drivers.

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.
• Lift and transfer 25 pounds minimum; some positions may require more.
• Appropriately and efficiently responding to emergencies and/or crises (including but not limited to the use of physical intervention).
• Pass required DHS background check and Protective Service Investigations.
• Complete and maintain all certifications as required by the position, PCL, and other governing agencies.
• Obtain and maintain certification to a satisfactory level in Oregon Intervention System (training provided if hired).
• Obtain and maintain certification in CPR (training provided if hired).
• Complete all duties related to being a Mandatory Abuse Reporter.
• Complete new hire orientation and on-site training within 60 days of hire.

Benefits

• 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
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees