Direct Support Professional

We are looking for motivated, empathetic, creative, and diverse individuals to join our team of Allies to support adults with disabilites in our community. Our ultimate goal is to help individuals reach their fullest potential through focusing on individualized goals, providing group and one on one opportunities for skills training in the home and community and contribute to an equitable work environment.

Job Responsibilities:

It is your responsibility to help empower, encourage and educate adults with developmental disabilties in their home and community to be able to live as independently as possible. Each individual is unique in their abilities and will need tailored supports to fit their personal needs. Some of the following supports may be needed for the individuals we support:

• IADLs – Incidental Activities of Daily Living
• Housekeeping, Laundry and Organization;
• Meal Preparation, Exercise and Health Routines;
• Medication and Medical Supports;
• Shopping and Budgeting;
• Socialization and Community Integration;
• Cognitive and Emotional Reassurance and Support;
• ADLs – Activities of Daily Living
• Ambulation/Mobility/Transferring;
• Bathing and Personal Hygiene;
• Dressing/Grooming;
• Eating/Drinking;
• Toileting, Bladder and/or Bowel Care;
• DSA – Day Support Activities
• Be aware of environmental hazards and level of anxiety/stress in group participants.
• Help the lead educator to implement lessons, encouraging participation and keeping individuals focused and engaged during group activities.
• Meetings, Trainings. Problem Solving and Documentation
• Submit and complete monthly documentation within clear deadlines.
• Participate in training opportunities and implement these skills while working.
• Learn about accessing community resources and problem solving situations.
• Report changes in an individual’s status, complete complaint forms or incident reports.
• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally regarding individuals.
• Enter information and complete online forms as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of the individuals we support.

Experience/Education Requirements:

• At least 2 years of experience working with individuals with intellectual, developmental, physical and/or mental health exceptionalities
• Obtain First Aid/CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to learn and utilize technology to meet the job requirements.
• Ability and interest to participate in occasional trainings and problem solving sessions.

Employee Requirements:

• Over 18 years of age.
• Hold a current driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check in the State of Oregon.
• Not an excluded Medicaid Provider, debarred provider, or convicted of a disqualifying crime.
• A reliable vehicle that can transport at least one additional person safely.
• Up to 60 days to reach benchmarks which will include (but not limited to):
• Completing documentation, following directions and handling emergencies
• Understanding and accessing a variety of community resources;
• Understanding of many disabilities and barriers towards success;
• Understanding of the structure of support services in Lane County;
• Understanding and application of confidentiality and mandatory abuse reporting practices;
• Understanding positive behavior supports and task analysis to help analyze and change teaching methods to support positive behaviors in the individuals we support;

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Hours per week:

• 20-29
• 30-39

Typical end time:

• 7PM

Typical start time:

• 9AM

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.50 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Caregiving: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $21