What are the responsibilities and job description for the Job Coach/Direct Support Professional position at D.P.Redding Inc.?
About D.P.Redding Inc.
D.P.Redding Inc., is an expanding company that delivers Real Solutions to issues that people face every day in the community. We Change People’s Lives.
We provide one-on-one support to Individuals with barriers to living and working in the community.
A Job Coach is a Direct Support Professional (DSP) that helps people learn their job, communicate with coworkers or explore community jobs.
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)/Caregivers can make a difference in the life of someone by supporting daily life skills, encourage community interactions, build a social network, go on outings, and have a great time while getting paid to do so.
- On the job training and CPR/First Aid certification
- Annual performance evaluations and pay increases
- Monthly phone stipend
- Mileage to/from all locations
- 24 hours of paid training per year
- Starting wage: $18.00 plus per hour DOE
Caregiver / Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Job Summary
The Caregiver/Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for a variety of duties related to the support and overall care of individuals with disabilities who are participating in community support programs. This could be 1:1 supports or group activities such as bowling, movies, etc.
This includes direct support of program participants/clients and implementation of
- Individual Support Plans (ISP), Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSP) and
- ADLs/IADLs. Direct Support Professionals are required to perform all duties in accordance with State of Oregon’s regulations, and company policies and procedures.
Required
- Be nice.
- Have a good attitude.
- Minimum 18 years of age and have a High School diploma or equivalent.
- Possess and maintain a valid Oregon driver’s license, and_ insured vehicle that meets minimum State of Oregon insurance requirements._
- Able to pass a Background Check that meets State of Oregon requirements.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Ability to use cloud-based computer software.
Preference
- Prefer one year experience delivering direct support services to people with disabilities or direct care services either in classroom, place of employment, day care, medical, or residential settings.
- Current CPR/1st Aid Certification or willing to obtain within 30 days.
- Core Competency & Training Certifications for Job Coaching/Direct Support Professionals or obtain within 60 days of hire.
Work location
- Work is performed at various locations in the community based on customer needs.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evenings as needed
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18