Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Partnerships-in-Community-Living,-Inc.-1; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 54,443,000 - 57,170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $1,000

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Gym discounts

FSA for employees

Job summary

Partnerships-in-Community-Living, Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals in Oregon to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes and communities. You will support daily living, meal planning, personal care, and health routines, while fostering self-advocacy and meaningful relationships.

Join a team that values dependable attendance, clear communication, and attentiveness to detail, with opportunities for growth and full-time shifts offered.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age at start of employment.
• Must have 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 – balance a budget and basic math transactions.
• Professional, clear, and positive oral and written communication.
• Must read, write, and speak English.
• Regular attendance as per policy.

Responsibilities

• Distribute medications where required and assist with daily tasks.
• Cook, house clean, yard maintenance as assigned.
• Support individuals in maintaining a safe, stable living environment.
• Promote and implement the agency mission in daily life of those served.
• Respect dignity, individual choice, input, and health and safety needs.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Well-organized

Attention to detail

Cooperative and willing to learn

Ability to interpret instructions

Enhanced math skills

Professional, clear communication

English reading/writing

Dependable attendance

Age 18+

Job description

What is a Direct Support Professional (DSP)?

DSPs support people who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities in their own homes and communities. DSPs provide the supports people need to live self-directed lives, including caregiver supports like food prep, personal care, and following support plans. While there are some aspects of caregiving as a DSP, there is so much more to it. Your day will include helping someone go out and have fun, maintain their home, plan meals, cook, follow personal health routines, and achieve their dreams! DSPs work with the people they support in partnership, helping them make informed decisions about everyday choices, advocating for them while encouraging them to advocate for themselves, and supporting them in maintaining meaningful relationships.

Wage & Benefits: $19 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: We will send a list of our open shift options once we process your application.

• Hours 30 and above are considered full-time. Other shift options may be available.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age when starting employment.
• 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:

• Various positions may involve distributing medications, cooking, house cleaning, yard maintenance, handling challenging behaviors, and intimate care.
• 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.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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