Direct Support Professional (MT. ANGEL)

Goisn; Mount Angel (OR); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

PTO & Paid Holidays

Medical/Vision Coverage

FSA

Life Insurance

Mileage Reimbursement

On-the-job Training

Zusammenfassung

Catholic Community Services (CCS) is hiring a Direct Support Professional in Mount Angel, Oregon. The DSP will assist residents in residential and day services, providing hands-on care, skill development, and daily living support in a compassionate setting.

We offer benefits including PTO, medical/vision, FSA, life insurance, holiday pay, mileage reimbursement, and on-the-job training. CPR/First Aid certification preferred or obtainable within 30 days.

Qualifikationen

• Be able to lift up to 65 pounds for a total of up to 130 pounds in a two-person lift.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license with driving record acceptable to agency policy.

Aufgaben

• Relate to residents in a warm, age-appropriate manner.
• Provide personal care activities and support daily living tasks.
• Implement training programs and respond to resident needs including injuries or illness.
• Document resident progress and manage records accurately.
• Support meals, shopping, and recreational activities per plans.
• Maintain confidentiality and a safe work environment.

Kenntnisse

Compassionate care

Team player

Flexibility

Clear communication

Ausbildung

High School Diploma/GED preferred

Jobbeschreibung

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Direct Support Professional (MT. ANGEL)

Adult Residential Full Time Direct Care Mount Angel, OR, US

Join our team and become a part of a supportive community dedicated to individual and community enrichment.

The Direct Support Professional position at Catholic Community Services (CCS) is an essential role in developing and strengthening the lives of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. CCS is a faith-based organization, rooted in the values of Love, Justice, Truth, and Freedom, that has continually served the community for the past 80 years. We seek individuals who are motivated, compassionate, and eager to make a difference in their community. Along with our competitive wages CCS offers a variety of employer paid benefits for employees. We are committed to providing the best care for those that we serve and advancement opportunities for our staff. Join us today and become a champion in the lives of others!

Pay:$18.06 - $21.47 an hour (based on experience and education)

Schedule: Day, Swing, NOC

General Position Summary:

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) will provide support to residents in our Adult Residential Services Program and/or Day Support Activities. The DSP has hands‑on responsibility for promoting and enhancing the development of each resident, enabling skill acquisition to occur and for assuring the overall health, safety, and Adult Daily Living (ADL's) activities for all residents.

Benefits we provide:

• 4 Weeks Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) per year
• Medical/ Vision Coverage for Employees
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance Plan
• 6 Paid Holidays/ Holiday Pay
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Jury Duty Paid Leave
• On the job training and CPR/First Aid certification
• Annual performance evaluations and pay increases
• Employee appreciation events

Additional Benefits Offered:

• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Legal Guidance
• Work‑life Solutions
• Will Preparation
• 24/7 Resource Support & Information
• Employee to client ratio 3:1
• Employee Referral Program
• On the Job Training
• High School Diploma/GED preferred or any equivalent basic reading, writing, computer and math skills. Work related knowledge and experience is a plus.
• Be able to lift up to 65 pounds for a total of up to 130 pounds in a two‑person lift.
• Current certification in CPR and First Aid or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of employment and
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license with three years of verifiable driving experience and a driving record that permits coverage under the agency’s corporate auto liability policy and personal automobile liability insurance coverage.

Preferred Qualification, Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of Individual Support Plans, Emergency Response Procedures, OAR applicable standards and other state requirements, Self Determination Principles and Practices, Person/Resident Rights
• Knowledge regarding Adult Residential Services Program policies, procedures, and statement of purpose.
• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification and all other required CCS training. Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) and appropriately with verbal or non‑verbal individuals.
• Ability to follow nurse, physician, dental, and health care professional’s direction for care.
• Ability to gather data and document accurately in written and electronic format.
• Ability to complete and be competent in core competencies.
• Ability to be flexible and work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize workload, complete tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to drive a full‑size passenger van equipped with a wheelchair lift.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and work with all the people we serve.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to follow direction and be accurate.
• Ability to respond to changing health care needs.

Essential Position Functions and Key Work Processes

Under the supervision of Adult Resident Services Supervisor and the daily direction and monitoring of the Shift Coordinator. Performs the following essential functions:

• Relate to residents in a continuous, consistent, warm, caring, age‑appropriate manner.
• Perform personal care activities with all residents as needed including but not limited to: personal hygiene care, brushing teeth, brushing hair, bathing/showering, toileting, changing adult incontinence pads, feeding (oral and gastric tube-if prescribed), dressing and any other activities of daily living for adults.
• Responsible for implementing the training programs and developmental activities that comprise the Individual Support of each medically fragile or behavioral resident and for responding appropriately to immediate or urgent or emergent resident needs, such as injuries and illness and provide or obtain assistance as needed.
• Provide resident medication administration according to agency policy as ordered and assigned by personal care physician.
• Document the progress of each resident using approved data collection methods to maintain accurate records of the expenditure of agency and personal funds.
• Perform household cleaning and maintenance tasks including but not limited to: sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning toilets/sinks, washing windows, washing dishes, washing/folding laundry to assure the residents’ environment meets or exceeds established standards for health and safety.
• Participate in residents care plans by facilitating and/or performing meal preparation in accordance with dietician orders, shopping, purchasing, planning of recreational/entertainment activities and accompany residents during such activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident records and information to adhere to agency policy, county and state regulations.
• Maintain a safe working environment by using safe lifting techniques at all times, wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE's) and fully participating in emergency evacuation drills, reporting all staff related injuries to the supervisor by the end of the shift on which they occur, and report hazardous conditions or other safety and health concerns to the supervisor immediately when observed as required by Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
• Assist and/or mentor in the orientation and training of another staff. Attend and actively participate in agency and resident related meetings and during in‑service training opportunities.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
• Attend all required trainings, meetings and retreats as scheduled.