Direct Support Professional/Job Coach

Advantage Working Solutions is currently hiring a Direct Support Professional/Job Coach to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at their homes & employment sites .

As a Direct Support professional you will work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their home and in the community to support the clients in developing their skills to be able to have proper self-care, monetary and budget skills, participate in community and cultural activities, and understanding of potential safety hazards in their surroundings.

As a Job Coach you will work with individuals and their teams to provide support to persons with barriers to obtain, or maintain stability in community integrated employment.

Advantage Working Solutions has been serving Oregonians for over 15 years, by providing wrap-around Employment Services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our clients are based throughout the Eugene/Springfield Metro area.

REQUIREMENTS:

· Must be at least 18 years of age

· At least 1 year of previous Direct Support Professional experience

· Completed at least Tier 1 of DSP certification courses. Completion of Tier 1 & Tier 2 certification courses preferred.

· Ability to pass a criminal history background check

· Current Oregon Driver’s license with a clean driving record and current insurance

Duties and Responsibilities May Include:

· Assisting clients with housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, washing dishes, and keeping their personal space picked up

· Helping to create meal lists and grocery lists and assisting with meal preparation

· Support clients in planning and organizing appointments/schedule

· Assisting with budgeting and developing skills to understand banking system and processes both online and in the community

· Organizing transportation arrangements to appointments

· Supporting community participation including helping the client create skills to use available community resources, improving self-awareness and self-control

· Support with communication both verbally and non-verbally in the community

· Assist in developing skills to find and participate in activities that involve the broader community; develop skills necessary to initiate, plan and engage in activities alone or with others

· Support client’s participation in clubs, associations, and organizations as members
Provides hands on training, supervision and support to participants at a variety of

work locations.

-Explains, demonstrates tasks and works with individuals on a variety of tasks to

ensure individual understands job duties, and all tasks are completed.

-Assesses participant skills, abilities and limitations.

-Performs type of work supervised. May work a variety of shifts and locations,

including weekends or evenings.

-Ensures all paperwork and related activities are current, accurate and in

compliance.

-Works with staff to develop, monitor and resolve skills training, vocational or

behavioral issues.

-Assists with placing participant in competitive employment.

-Uses computer to input data using word processing and data management

software.

COMPETENCIES

· Manage people effectively

· Handle crisis situations effectively

· Relate well with participants, staff, and community partners

· Contributes to building a positive team spirit with the work team and participants

· Uses time efficiently. Plans for additional resources

· Able to deal with frequent change, delay, or unexpected events. To adapt approach or method to best fit situation

· Interact well with group problem-solving situations

· Read and interpret documents such as case notes, individual support plans, and positive behavior plans

· Writes clearly and informatively including reports, case notes, and other written documentation

· Ability to accurately prepare reports, case notes and other record-keeping documents

· Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form

· Perform basic math functions

· Comfortable with word processing software

WE OFFER

· Competitive wage depending on experience

· Mileage compensation

· Room for advancement in growing company

· Friendly and supportive work environment

· Paid vacation/sick leave

· Participate in the OregonSaves retirement program

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Application Question(s):

• Have you completed the DSP Core Competency courses for OR?
• Have you ever been investigated for abuse allegations against children or adults?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $24