Day Support Activity Professional (DSA) - Bend, OR

RISE Services Inc. is a non-profit organization that is powered by relationships, connection, and community. Our mission is Creating Opportunities for and with People -- not just for our clients, but our staff, and communities too

As a Day Support Activities (DSA) Direct Support Professional, your vital role extends beyond tasks – it's about fostering purpose, community, independence, and relationships. You'll support adults through one-on-one community based services to empower them to achieve their personalized goals. Your warm and personalized approach helps individuals build social connections and enhance their overall quality of life. Whether it's navigating public transportation, mastering a vocational task, increasing public interactions, or crafting an impressive resume, our support guides individuals in preparing for meaningful employment.

RISE Services is looking for PART TIME Support Staff to provide Day Support Activities or Job Coaching support to individuals living with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

Why RISE?

We truly believe that where you work matters- our employees make a positive difference in our clients lives every day and in turn, our clients bring sunshine to gloomy days.

Perks:

• Dress: Casual work environment.
• Flexibility: Pick from a variety of schedules that match your needs.
• Training: Approximately 40 hours of paid training. Our training is self paced -- most can be done from your home.
• Bonuses: No cap on bonuses for referring friends.
• Education Assistance for eligible full time employees, as well as medical, dental, and retirement packages.
• Community: Multiple fun events a year for you to attend to build meaningful relationships with your peers

Essential Functions:

• Provide assistance to people receiving support through the implementation of the RISE Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Demonstrate respect and promote choice.
• Promote the rights of people receiving support and contribute to an environment that is free of abuse, neglect and/or exploitation.
• Follow clients' plan to achieve desired outcomes and provide support as indicated.
• Keeping required electronic and paper documentation including data tracking, completing Incident Reports (IRs), and clocking time) and shift notes in compliance with Electronic Visit Verification (EVV through DCI)
• Assist people (as applicable to the person) with the following supports:
• Daily living
• Hygiene
• Intimate care
• Mobility
• Encouraging relationships
• Accessing their community, provide/arrange transportation
• Therapeutic objectives
• Skill development
• Communication
• Behavioral supports to include redirecting and/or physically supporting people using approved techniques
• Adequate supervision
• Medication and medical issues when indicated. Shall follow medical protocols and doctors orders and implement specialized interventions for dealing with unique health needs as required
• Other needs of the person as identified by the team
• Communicate status of supports and other issues/problems as needed with supervisor
• Act as an appropriate role model and support people in using appropriate language, dress, table manners, respect, and other behavior as needed.
• Ensure that individuals health and safety are maintained.
• Quickly and effectively respond to emergency situations and natural disasters such as fire, application of First Aid, CPR, approved medical protocols, behavior intervention, etc.
• Providing care for individuals receiving support and meeting minimum supervision levels
• Attend staff meetings and other mandatory training as required by RISE
• Plan and implement meaningful activities that promote skill development for people receiving support.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications are:

• Verbal and written communication skills adequate to the specific job.
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Ability to meet minimum training requirements and complete renewals as assigned
• Ability to pass and maintain a DHS Background check
• Ability to pass and maintain CPR and First Aid training certification
• Ability to pass and maintain Oregon Intervention Systems (OIS) training certification, if applicable
• Have and maintain a current drivers license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance per RISE requirements, if required to transport clients. Must be 21 if required to drive an approved RISE vehicle.
• Be required to clock in and out, and document daily goal progress using their personal smartphones

Training and some meetings will take place at our Regional Bend Office, but day to day shifts will take place in the individuals home/community.

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NOTE: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or hiring process, please submit your request through one of the following methods listed below:(a) Dedicated fax 866-268-8885(b) Dedicated email hrdept@riseservicesinc.org(c) US mail(d) Dedicated phone 1-866-242-2714: DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY

RISE is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 5 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Weekends only

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked for RISE, at any location?
• In accordance with our contracts, RISE conducts thorough background checks both pre-employment and periodically during employment. You will need to pass the background check to be hired and maintain employment.

Experience:

• Driving: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20