Direct Support Professional

Description

Are you looking to make a career change? Do you feel strongly about social justice issues and care deeply about serving others? Would you like to join an organization whose purpose is to assist individuals live to their fullest potential? If so, then we want you on our team!

It started with a conversation in 1969 about how to best help young adults with developmental disabilities live in the community during a time when many were institutionalized. With assistance from ARC of Lane County and financial backing from John Alvord, our first group home was opened in 1970. In 1974, Alvord-Taylor was incorporated as a non-profit organization in Eugene, Oregon, with a vision of providing a “Vibrant and unified community for all.” We now operate thirteen homes where we provide 24-hour care to individuals, in addition to our supported living program, which assists clients in being as independent as possible.

We have full-time, part-time, and relief pool opportunities available for day, swing and NOC shifts!

NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED! All new Alvord-Taylor Direct Support Professionals undergo a minimum of 60 hours of classroom training as well as job shadowing to ensure they have all the skills they need to succeed in our programs.
Benefits Offered to all employees working 30 hours a week and start the first day of the month following your date of hire!

• FREE medical insurance to you and all dependents
• FREE dental coverage to you and reduced rates for your dependents
• FREE Life and AD&D Insurance coverage up to $50,000
• Affordable Vision, Voluntary Life, Flexible Spending (Medical and Dependent Care) and Aflac plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k
• PTO - Earn up to 200 hours your first year!
• Extensive New Hire training and Continuing Education
• SEIU membership and representation
• Wellness program with monthly and quarterly cash prizes for participating
• Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those we support

NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED! All new Alvord-Taylor Direct Support Professionals undergo a minimum of 60 hours of classroom training as well as job shadowing to ensure they have all the skills they need to succeed in our programs.

$17.50 - $23.50 per hour

Position Summary
Direct support professionals provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities to allow them to reach their highest possible levels of independence and promote an environment where teaching occurs at all times.  Staff assists our clients in developing fun and rewarding life opportunities and helps them build meaningful relationships within their communities.

Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Support individuals as needed in daily living activities, such as personal and health management, communication, self-advocacy, realizing personal and educational goals, meal planning and preparation, shopping, housekeeping, laundry, basic home maintenance and safety, recreation, home management, financial management, and decision making.
• Utilize feedback from individuals, program team members, friends, family, and the ISP Team to develop Individual Support Plans using the Oregon ISP Process.
• Work with program team members to implement Individual Support Plans (ISP) as approved by the individual’s ISP Team and seek ISP Team approval for modifications as needed to assure appropriate and quality supports.
• Promote community inclusion for individuals through typical community activities.
• Teach self-advocacy skills and promote independence.
• Support individuals as needed in developing friendships and establishing desired relationships with peers.
• Complete household chores to the extent necessary to maintain high standards of health and safety, sanitation, and building maintenance.
• Assist in maintaining medical and dental treatment records, petty cash funds, and individual funds entrusted to the company as assigned by a supervisor.
• Administer medication to individuals requiring such support.
• Attend all team meetings and training programs as required.
• Transport individuals in company vehicles as required.
• Cooperate with company and regulatory agency personnel during any inspection or investigation.
• Prepare required and requested reports.
• Report suspected supported individuals’ rights violations or suspected neglect, abuse, or exploitation to Lane County Developmental Disability Services, then to management, per the OAR requirements.
• Communicate professionally on any supported individuals’ matters as necessary with individuals’ families and/or guardian, employers and community resources.
• Exhibit clear, consistent emotional and professional boundaries and an ability to be appropriately assertive.
• Act as a role model by treating both supported individuals and co-workers with respect and dignity.
• Provide ample social interaction for supported individuals and offer frequent and genuine positive reinforcement.
• Communicate concerns assertively with fellow staff and supervisors in a timely manner.
• Train and welcome new staff into homes.

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• At least 18 years of age
• Must possess a valid Oregon Driver's License and be insurable by the agency's carrier (must be 18 years or older to be insured by our agency). You may be eligible for day or NOC shifts without a drivers license
• Must obtain and maintain, with agency assistance, certification in First Aid and CPR, Mandatory Abuse Reporting, Blood-borne Pathogens, and Oregon Intervention Systems (OIS) (Note: all training is paid and provided by Alvord-Taylor)
• Must meet employment requirements listed in the Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs)
• Must pass a Criminal Records Background Check performed by the Oregon Department of Human Services (ORCHARDS)

Alvord-Taylor provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Alvord-Taylor is a proud supporter of our military veterans and actively works to provide employment opportunities to veterans seeking employment in the civilian workplace

Salary : $18 - $24