What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Empowered Services?
Empowering Lives to Grow Big People
We are a One-on-One Attendant Care agency, providing ADL (Activities of Daily Living) and Community Supports for our customers in their own homes. We strive to inspire & support the unique individuals and families that we serve. To empower them to participate in their communities & live their best lives.
Job Summary & Description:
Empowered Services seeks to build a team of responsible, caring, and compassionate Direct Support Professionals (DSP's) in Multnomah County. As an Empowered Services DSP, you will be building life skills and creating opportunities with our unique group of customers who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
Your goal will be to develop meaningful relationships that build confidence & independence and passionately help those with intellectual & developmental disabilities to live a more fulfilled and happy life.
Working one on one with each customer you serve, you will assess their needs, work towards meeting desired outcomes, and tend to them accordingly with the goal of fostering a positive, encouraging, and safe environment. Our DSPs are our customers helpers, mentors, and advocates.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Experience with the I/DD community is preferred but not required.
- Must pass a background check. - *Not all charges will warrant a disqualification.
- Must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have a valid driver’s license. - *With a good driving record.
- Must have your own reliable vehicle, with full coverage auto insurance.
- Must be willing to assist customers in the bathroom.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Starting pay is between $23-25 per hour, depending on experience and certifications.
- Full-Time (30 hours a week) employees are eligible for:
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Match
- PTO
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Embody integrity, honesty, and dependability.
- Assist with customers many daily living needs, including but not limited to: nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication & social skills, behavioral supports, mobility & transportation needs and household chores.
- Work closely with customers to create daily schedules and plan for exciting adventures or events in their communities.
- Help customer meet their goals & desired outcomes. Track customers progress and report feedback to their County Coordinator.
- Encourage and foster customers skill development, preferred hobbies, interests, and community connections.
- Develop meaningful relationships and connections with your customer(s). Let's empower them to recognize their voice, worth, and belonging within our community!
- Routinely check in with their County Coordinator and report any issues within a timely manner.
- Follow all health and safety protocols.
- Complete state required training as needed.
- Show compassion, patience, and understanding. Caregivers also serve as role models, advocates and companions to their customers. So, you must be willing to make a difference in someone's life.
Salary : $23 - $25
