DSA DSP

Direct Support Professional

Do you enjoy good company, and doing different and fun activities every day? Our Direct Support Professional position in our Day Support Activities department is the right fit for you. Sunrise Enterprises has worked in Douglas County for over 50 years assisting persons with disabilities to find meaningful employment and achieve self-fulfilling lives.

Essential Functions:

• Participate in transportation duties (transportation for participant activities and/or Meals on Wheels).
• Assist individuals with disabilities to acquire and develop those skills, behaviors, attitudes and personal characteristics that will assist them to achieve self-fulfilling lives.
• Provide peri-care for all individuals as needed.
• Provide customer assistance to donors and retail department dropping off, delivering, or picking up thrift goods.
• Assist supervisor and/or DSA Services Coordinator in providing case management of program participants as directed. This would include goal setting and training that would maximize their potential.
• Provide support and assistance to supervisor, other DSPs, Services Coordinators, participants, volunteers, and all other staff in the DSA programs.
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
• Do not exceed responsibility/authority that has been delegated by supervisor.
• Perform job and exhibit good judgment in situations not specifically covered by agency policy and/or procedures.
• Complete training requirements as assigned by department.
• Learn new skills/methods and perform duties as requested by the supervisor in appropriate time frame.
• Report any incidents of neglect, abuse, emergencies or problems to the supervisor and/or appropriate person per policy.
• Help develop, implement, and monitor Individual Support Plans (ISPs).
• Help to maintain and monitor agency records and case files in a professional manner consistent with prescribed guidelines and expectations; e.g. organize, collect data, monitor documentation of participants' time off requests, case notes, ISPs, time records, and additional information required.
• Keep relationships with clients professional and limited to work settings and supports. Notify your supervisor of any conflicts of interest due to preexisting relationships with trainees.
• Submit time sheets and other required documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Attend and participate in required meetings, trainings, and committees.
• Assure quality of services provided to participants.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Serve as a role model for participants and other staff.
• Observes scheduled work hours and days.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or an acceptable combination of experience and education.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid Oregon driver's license.
• Excellent driving record.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Pass criminal history check & drug screen.
• Must obtain CPR & First Aid Certificate.
• Proven, stable employment history with good work ethic, attendance, and punctuality.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Must be physically able to assist program participants, including assisted lifting, transfer, and hygiene/personal care if needed.
• Walking, sitting, stooping, bending, and occasional lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Driving and transporting trainees and program participants.
• Ability to multitask and handle/diffuse tense situations.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made for a person with a disability under ADA.

Benefits:

• 50% employee discounts at our thrift stores on most items.
• Competitive medical/dental/vision benefits (full-time employees).
• $10K life insurance at no cost.
• 6 paid holidays.
• Discounts for specific fitness centers.

If you are ready to use your skills, personality, and ambitions to better our community and the lives of the people here, join our team by applying for the Direct Support Professional position today. Sunrise Enterprises is an equal-opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Sunrise Enterprises Inc.