Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides compassionate care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. DSPs assist clients in leading fulfilling lives by promoting independence, personal growth, and community integration in a safe and supportive environment.

The starting wage for this position is $22.00/hr.

What we are looking for

We are looking for people with a commitment to kindness, who exhibit the capacity for strong organizational, multi-tasking, problem solving, and strategizing while in a dynamic working environment.

Additional competencies include the ability to interact effectively with management, maintain confidentiality, and exhibiting adaptability while prioritizing tasks and remaining detail oriented. Maintaining a respectful environment with a diverse population, including individuals with behavioral challenges is required.

If you are committed to learning, people, and growing with flexibility, then this is the place for you.

Skills and Requirements

Our ideal candidates are detail oriented with an ability to think critically and show initiative. Additional requirements below:

·        Strong written and verbal communication skills

·        Holder of a valid Oregon states driver’s license

·        Be 18 years of age or older

·        Ability to pass a background/MVR check

Preferred Requirements:

·        CPR/First Aid and AED certification

·        Oregon Food Handlers Certification

·        Oregon Intervention Services Certification

Physical Requirements

All applicants must be able to able to provide the following in terms of movement.

·        Lifting 60 lbs. or more

·        Fine motor movement in hands and fingers

·        Large movements may be required, including but not limited to, reaching, crawling, lifting and twisting.

Key Responsibilities

·        Directly supervising residents within the group home setting or in external program settings.

·        Assist with activities of daily living. This includes but is not limited to:

§  Dressing

§  Grooming

§  Toilet assistance

§  Eating

§  Bathing

·        Meal planning and preparation

·        Medication administration, including diabetes management

·        Personal goal support

·        Transport of residents to varies outings and appointments

·        Daily documentation and reporting

·        Maintain the program environment with daily cleaning and organization

·        Additional duties may be assigned as needed for program maintenance and integrity

Benefits

All new employees become eligible to sign up for benefits upon hire. They will become active on the first of the month after an employee reaches sixty days of employment.

·        Medical insurance

·        HSA – plan choice dependent

·        Dental insurance

·        401K with 3% matching

·        Voluntary and Employer paid Life Insurance

·        Unlimited unpaid time off

·        Accruable vacation time

·        Accruable sick time

Bend Family Friends LLC. is an expanding company that is looking for team members to grow with it. BFF offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and learning opportunities for all. No matter the location, or the role, every BFF employee shares one mission: to be committed to kindness.

Bend Family Friends LLC. is an equal opportunity at will employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.