A Direct Support Professional Oregon City and Surrounding Areas

Out of the Box Solutions, LLC; Oregon City (OR); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate $24.00

Comprehensive Health and Dental保险

Exclusive No Cost Health Plan for DSPs

$25,000 life insurance coverage

$2,000 accidental coverage

Virtual Health Insurance Options for D

Whole Life insurance (voluntary)

Time off Policy

Next Day pay (options)

Flexible Work Schedule

401 (k) Retirement Plan

Paid for 24 hours of annual training

Bi-Monthly Pay on the 10th and the 25

Job summary

Out of the Box Solutions, LLC is seeking Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with ID/DD in their homes and community settings. DSPs work one-on-one to follow individualized support plans, promote independence, and help with daily living, social activities, and safety.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, CPR/First Aid certification, reliable transportation, and a compassionate, dependable approach.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training, support, and assistance to clients in personal care, recreation and leisure, daily living skills, social skills, health needs, personal preferences, exercising of individual rights, community integration, and behavior management.
• Assist in implementing and monitoring the clients' individualized support plan and tailor it based on observations.
• Complete required documentation including clocking in/out, weekly progress notes, and communication with families and office staff.
• Ensure clients health and safety at all times including prevention of abuse, CPR, and First Aid.
• Collaborate with client/family to meet and work toward goals.
• Assist with cooking, cleaning, medication, scheduling, appointments, shopping, and more.
• Support skill development as defined in the individual's plan and document progress notes.

Skills

Dependable

Flexible

Fun

Awesome communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Out of the Box Solutions stands as a paragon of excellence in delivering person-centered support for in-home and community- based services. Founded on the unyielding principles of person centered care, integrity, and unwavering commitment to quality, our organization shines in the provision of unparalleled support. We are dedicated to transforming the lives of children and adults with disabilities, offering comprehensive and innovative solutions to meet their unique needs. Our exceptional Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) engage one-on-one with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD), adhering to personalized support plans and goals. They create vibrant and secure environments where individuals can thrive, supporting them in daily life skills, fostering community interactions, expanding social networks, and orchestrating engaging outings. All of this is done with ensuring the experience remains enjoyable and empowering.

The impact our DSPs make each day is profound, offering them a golden opportunity to make significant change in the lives of those they assist. If our mission resonates with you and you have a passion for fostering positive change and enabling success for individuals with ID/DD, we would be thrilled to connect with you. Join us in our quest to make a difference and bring joy and success to the lives of those we service.

Personal traits we are looking for:

• Dependable
• Flexible
• Fun
• Awesome communication skills

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Deliver training, support, and assistance to the clients in the areas of personal care, recreation and leisure, daily living skills, social skills, health needs, personal preferences, exercising of individual rights, community integration, and behavior management.
• Participate in the implementation and monitoring of the clients individualized support plan. Your observations and opinions are crucial to tailoring an achievable plan.
• Accurately complete required documentation including but not limited to clocking in and out, weekly progress notes, and communication with the family of the client and the office staff.
• Ensure clients health and safety at all times including but not limited to prevention of abuse, perform CPR, perform Standard First Aid, and other needs that the client may stand in need of.
• Work directly with the client/family of the client to ensure the goals of the client are being met and being worked towards
• Cooking, cleaning, medication assistance, scheduling, attend medical appointments, shopping, and more...
• Skill development and support is defined in the individual’s Individual service plan
• Documentation of progress notes with each shift

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Personal Support: 1 year previous experience (required)
• Transporting individuals (for clients 18yrs and older)
• Be certified in CPR/First Aid upon being hired
• Overall competency in working under pressure
• Experience in providing general care and support
• Knowledge of home care services
• Proficient in written communication
• Proficient in oral communication
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to successfully pass all state-required background checks and meet all ODDS employment eligibility requirements.
• Understand requirements of maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding individual information.
• Be literate and capable of understanding written and oral orders.
• Be able to communicate with individuals, health care providers, case managers, and appropriate others.
• Be able to respond to emergency situations at all times services are being delivered.
• Must have a valid Drivers License, Auto Insurance, and reliable transportation in compliance with the laws of the Department of Motor Vehicles. (Proof and copies)
• Must also have a smartphone

Benefits:

• Hourly Rate $24.00
• Comprehensive Health and Dental Insurance
• Exclusive No Cost Health Plan for DSPs (working more than 15 hours weekly), including
• a. $25,000 life insurance coverage
• b. $2,000 accidental coverage
• c. Virtual Health Insurance Options for Dependents
• Whole Life insurance (voluntary benefit)
• Time off Policy
• Next Day pay (options)
• Flexible Work Schedule
• 401 (k) Retirement Plan
• Paid for 24 hours of annual training (subject to variation)
• Bi-Monthly Pay on the 10th and the 25th