Life Launch Area Relief Direct Support Professional (DSP-AR)

Life Launch Direct Support Professional - Area Relief (LLDSP-AR)

The primary goal of the Life Launch Direct Support Professional - Area Relief (LLDSP-AR) is to step into any shift within the Life Launch Department and ensure that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities receive the necessary support for a person-centered life. This role is utilized for long-term openings or when additional staff is needed. LLDSP-AR professionals provide reassurance and stability to both team members and those they support, acting as role models and mentors. This professional plays a vital role in helping people lead self-directed lives and fully participate in their communities. Empowerment and participation are essential since prejudices can create barriers that prevent individuals with mental or physical disabilities from enjoying a good quality of life. A LLDSP-AR is dedicated to providing creative and effective person-centered community support, equipped with the skills to deliver flexible, high-quality, community-focused services.

Wage & Benefits: $24.50 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.
• This position requires a valid driver's license and to drive your own vehicle and be reimbursed for non-commuting miles.
• 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.
• 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.
• LLDSP-ARs may travel to these counties to provide support: Marion, Polk, Yamhill, Linn, and Benton County.
• Daily tasks may involve distributing medications, cooking, house cleaning, working through challenging behaviors, and intimate care.
• Help people get to the activities they want to go to, some examples are going swimming, watching movies, hiking, going to concerts, and so much more!
• Plan and follow through with fun activities to help people achieve their goals.
• Work one on one with a person providing intentional, individual supports.
• Help someone build and maintain relationships while respecting their dignity, individual choice, input, and health and safety needs.
• 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.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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