DSP Residential Services

Witco•Ontario, OR

About The Position

Witco Inc. is looking for a part time as needed staff to work in our Residential Group Homes in Ontario Witco is a nonprofit-human-services organization dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities including mental health issues, learning difficulties, and physical impairment. Direct Support Professionals establish safe and favorable living conditions to people with disabilities in their home and in community settings. Essential Duties: Provide in home living support to the individuals living in the group home settings. Consistently implement the residents/participant schedules and programs on a daily basis. Assist as needed with planning, shopping and preparing meals. Collect and record accurate data and other required documentation Provide a variety of in-home and community access support. Assist with mobility, personal care, food prep, domestic tasks, medication administration, financial management, doctor visits, shopping, job search, and moral support. Encourage residents to engage in some daily activities: walking, cooking projects, games, learning about something new, current events, and assisting with some chores, laundry, cleaning room. Provide positive interaction with the members living at the group home. Communicate with the Residential Home Manager concerns and recommendations verbally and in writing to facilitate necessary program changes specific to the individual. Advocate for the resident to Ensure that all rights are upheld. Nights, Evenings, Weekends, 10-12-hour shifts. Apply at our website: www.witcoinc.net

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license, proof of insurance and clear driving record.
Must successfully complete pre-hire drug screening
Must satisfactory complete a criminal background check in accordance with Idaho and Oregon "Rules Governing Mandatory Criminal History Checks".

Responsibilities

Provide in home living support to the individuals living in the group home settings.
Consistently implement the residents/participant schedules and programs on a daily basis.
Assist as needed with planning, shopping and preparing meals.
Collect and record accurate data and other required documentation
Provide a variety of in-home and community access support.
Assist with mobility, personal care, food prep, domestic tasks, medication administration, financial management, doctor visits, shopping, job search, and moral support.
Encourage residents to engage in some daily activities: walking, cooking projects, games, learning about something new, current events, and assisting with some chores, laundry, cleaning room.
Provide positive interaction with the members living at the group home.
Communicate with the Residential Home Manager concerns and recommendations verbally and in writing to facilitate necessary program changes specific to the individual.
Advocate for the resident to Ensure that all rights are upheld.