DSP-Umatilla County

Position Summary:

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides high-quality, client-centered services to Rever Grand clients to assist them in leading dignified, independent lives in the comfort and safety of their own homes and the community in which they live. The DSP provides care specific to the client’s individual support plan (ISP) by supporting the client with their daily activities, goals, and desired outcomes.

Employment Status: Variable-hour, Non-exempt, Non-supervisory

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision package when minimum hours worked

requirement is met (average of 30 hours worked per week)

Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual

Requirements and Responsibilities:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Be free of convictions of founded allegations of abuse.
• Actively participate in developing and implementing plans to meet the needs of the individuals served.
• Complete all required annual training by the deadlines provided.
• Document daily activities and goals worked on with the client at the end of each shift.
• Reflect the values and mission statement of Rever Grand.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures set forth by Rever Grand.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experience or sincere interest in working with adults or children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities with a setting promoting community integration, normalization, and treatment of all persons with dignity and respect.
• Literacy and capability of understanding written and verbal orders.
• Ability to communicate with clients on their level.
• Ability to communicate with client representatives, case managers, administrative staff, and other appropriate individuals.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of high school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• Experience as a Personal Support Worker (PSW) or caretaker is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly stoop, bend, lift and carry at least fifty (50) pounds of weight without assistance when performing household duties, shopping, or assisting individuals served.
• Ability to lift and/or transfer physically challenged individuals who require such assistance to remain active and mobile while engaged in household or community activities.
• Regular periods of standing, walking, reaching, stretching may be required.
• Frequent communication verbally and electronically.

Other Requirements:

• Must pass and maintain background clearance as defined by Oregon State Background Regulations.

Note:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

EEO Statement:

Rever Grand is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.