Area Relief Direct Support Professional (DSP-AR)

Area Relief Direct Support Professional (DSP-AR)

As an Area Relief Direct Support Professional (DSP-AR), you will support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead self-directed lives and to participate fully in their communities. DSP-ARs work when there are long-term openings or need for additional staff. As a DSP-AR, you will provide a feeling of reassurance, stability, and support to your team members and people supported. If you have at least one year of Direct Support Professional (DSP) experience and are able to work a variety of shifts with chosen days off during the week and participate in an on-call rotation, this job may be the fit for you! DSP-ARs are able to walk into any situation, pick up where needed, and ensure that people are supported in a way that promotes a person centered life.

Wage & Benefits: $23.50 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, 35-40 hours weekly with additional compensated overtime during on-call week

Skills and Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age when starting employment.
• Must have at least 1 year of Direct Support Professional (DSP) Experience.
• 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:

• This position requires that you be able to work a variety of shifts. Including, but not limited to, days, swings, awake overnights, and live-in positions. Working weekends (Saturday and Sunday) is a requirement for this position. The working location of your schedule varies.
• The work schedule is given to you at least two weeks in advance.
• You will be scheduled for a minimum of 35 hours each week except for the week you are on-call.
• You will be on-call for one week every five weeks and will be expected to work up to 20 hours of overtime during the on-call week, as needed.
• DSP-ARs may travel to these counties to provide support: Marion, Polk, Yamhill, Linn, and Benton County.
• Various duties may involve distributing medications, cooking, house cleaning, working through challenging behaviors, and intimate care for both males and females.
• 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 50 pounds minimum.
• 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.
• This position requires a valid driver's license and to be eligible to drive agency vehicles.
• 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.

Travel Required: Yes. Must be able to drive agency vehicles.

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