Individualized Services Direct Support Professional - Partnerships in CommunityLiving, Inc.
Monmouth, OR 97361
About the Job
Individualized Services Direct Support Professionals (IS-DSPs) will be working in one of the following counties, Marion, Polk, Linn, and/or Benton County. IS-DSPs mostly work in the homes of people that they support. They enjoy working with a variety of different people with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities and different support needs at pre-scheduled times throughout the month. IS-DSPs will facilitate and support people in a manner that provides for a safe, independent, and enriched lifestyle in their home and communities. IS-DSPs may assist with medical and health services management, financial resources and money management, and general activities of daily living. IS-DSPs also work with legal representatives and guardians of those they support to assure that the person’s preferences are honored. Successful candidates will be ethical, patient, reliable, communicative, compassionate, and adaptable.
Wage & Benefits: $19.00 per hour
- We are also offering a $1,000 sign on bonus that is paid out in increments at set milestones of your employment!
- We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Supplemental Insurance and FSA for full-time employees, 401(K), Gym discounts and reimbursements, and other lifestyle discounts available to all employees.
Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
- All open shift hours are set and vary depending on the needs of the individual. Hours 30 and above are considered full time.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age when starting employment.
- Must have and show basic computer skills and can learn agency applications.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Well-organized and attentive to detail.
- Cooperative and willing to learn.
- Ability to interpret various instructions.
- Enhanced math skills - must be able to accurately balance a budget and basic math transactions.
- Professional, clear, and positive oral and written communication skills both expressive and receptive.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English (reasonable accommodation may be made for some positions).
- PCL’s Team members must have dependable, reliable, and regular work attendance, and must adhere to attendance policies.
Job Duties:
- Various positions may involve distributing medications, cooking, house cleaning, yard maintenance, handling challenging behaviors, and intimate care.
- Promote and implement PCL’s mission in the lives of those we support.
- Provide a stable living environment by respecting dignity, individual choice, input, and health and safety needs.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift and transfer 25 pounds minimum; some positions may require more.
- Appropriately and efficiently responding to emergencies and/or crises (including but not limited to the use of physical intervention).
Certifications and Training:
- Must pass required DHS background check and Protective Service Investigations. Please click here for a list of potentially disqualifying crimes and conditions.
- This position requires a valid driver’s license. Please click here for a guide to driver acceptability.
- Complete and maintain all certifications as required by the position, PCL, and other governing agencies.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain certification to a satisfactory level in Oregon Intervention System (training provided if hired).
- Must be able to obtain and maintain certification in CPR (training provided if hired).
- Complete all duties related to being a Mandatory Abuse Reporter.
- New hire orientation and on-site training must be completed within 60 days of hire.
Source : Partnerships in CommunityLiving, Inc.
