Direct Support Professional (Adults)

ALBERTINA KERR CENTERS • Portland, OR

34d • $20 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Albertina Kerr’s adult group homes support and empower adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead self-determined lives in their communities. The Direct Support Professional helps residents build skills and participate in the activities and routines they choose. Duties vary because each person is unique and may include assistance with medications, cooking, dressing, personal hygiene, and cleaning. Although assigned to a primary group home, the employee may also be asked to support other group homes.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have strong social skills.
• Be able to lift, push, and pull 50 pounds.
• Know basic cooking skills and be willing to learn new recipes.
• Know basic cleaning skills.
• Be willing to be flexible and learn new skills.
• Meet background check and reference check requirements.
• Have a current and valid driver's license and meet the organization's driving requirements, including no more than two driving infractions in the last two years.

Nice To Haves

• Preference for applicants who can work at least one weekend day.

Responsibilities

• Positively influence and support people to live their best lives.
• Provide high-quality personal care, including assistance with medications, cooking, dressing, personal hygiene, and cleaning.
• Connect with people important to each person served to provide effective support.
• Recognize, respect, promote, and uphold the rights of people served.
• Assist people served in the community, on home visits, and on trips.
• Drive motor vehicles to transport people served, run errands, or perform other assigned business.
• Communicate professionally with family members, community members, medical professionals, and others.
• Learn and follow Behavior Support Plans for people supported.
• Perform nursing tasks as trained and assigned by a Nurse.
• Observe and respond to concerns about general health and specific conditions.
• Monitor and track vital signs, weight, sleep, mood, and other relevant measures.
• Support other group homes as needed in addition to the assigned primary home.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Benefits

• Paid two-week training program to teach job skills.
• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid holidays.
• Generous paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed