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

Partnerships • Salem, OR

16d • $25

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.
• This position requires a valid driver’s license and 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.
• PCL’s Team members must have dependable, reliable, and regular work attendance, and must adhere to attendance policies.
• Must be able to lift and transfer 25 pounds minimum; some positions may require more.
• Must pass required DHS background check and Protective Service Investigations.
• Complete and maintain all certifications as required by the position, PCL, and other governing agencies.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• This position requires that you be able to work a variety of shifts. Including, but not limited to, days, swings, awake overnights, and live-in positions.
• Working weekends (Saturday and Sunday) is a requirement for this position.
• The working location of your schedule varies.
• The work schedule is given to you at least two weeks in advance.
• You will be scheduled for a minimum of 35 hours each week except for the week you are on-call.
• You will be on-call for one week every five weeks and will be expected to work up to 20 hours of overtime during the on-call week, as needed.
• LLDSP-ARs may travel to these counties to provide support: Marion, Polk, Yamhill, Linn, and Benton County.
• Daily tasks may involve distributing medications, cooking, house cleaning, working through challenging behaviors, and intimate care.
• Help people get to the activities they want to go to, some examples are going swimming, watching movies, hiking, going to concerts, and so much more!
• 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.
• Appropriately and efficiently responding to emergencies and/or crises (including but not limited to the use of physical intervention).
• 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.

Benefits

• We are also offering a $1,000 sign on bonus that is paid out in increments at set milestones of your employment!
• We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Supplemental Insurance and FSA for full-time employees, 401(K), Gym discounts and reimbursements, and 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