Part Time/ Full Time Direct Support Professional Day/Swing

Ahope, INC.; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

aHope,INC. is an established agency providing 24-hour residential care to children with intellectual/developmental disabilities. We are expanding and seeking compassionate DSPs to join a supportive, innovative team.

You will help empower children with various needs and work in a collaborative, positive workplace culture across three locations in Oregon. The DSP position offers part-time shifts (day/swing) with a focus on safety, autonomy, and quality care.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Dependable, punctual and flexible.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Pass a criminal history background check.
• Job requires frequent lift, push and pull 50 pounds.
• Current active CPR & OIS certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe environment for the people we support free from harassment and abuse.
• Provide quality, compassionate care to the people we support and assist with activities of daily living (meal prep, personal hygiene, laundry, housekeeping).
• Be a positive, respectful, caring, therapeutic and engaging support person for the people we support.
• Demonstrate professionalism and positivity in interactions with family, medical professionals, and team members.
• Work with the team to support success and growth for the people we support.
• Contribute to development and implementation of ISP and ensure they are followed and documented.

Skills

18 years old

Dependable punctual flexible

Verbal & written communication

Criminal background check

Lifts 50 pounds

CPR & OIS preferred

Job description

About us

We are an established agency providing 24 hour residential care to children with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Ready to make a difference and love what you do! We're expanding! Come join a team dedicated to excellence and supportive, innovative, positive culture in the workplace!

As a residential support professional (RSP), you will be part of a team that provides supports and empowers children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, medical needs and social challenges.

If you are a compassionate, caring individual seeking to make an impact on others we encourage you to join our team!

Open Positions:

1 position

DSP Positions Variable Shifts

Part Time availability

Day/swing shifts

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Dependable, punctual and flexible
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Pass a criminal history background check
• Job requires frequent lift, push and pull 50 pounds.
• . Current active CPR & OIS certifications preferred

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a clean, safe environment for the people we support free from harassment and abuse.
• Provide quality, compassionate care to the people we support and allow for autonomy as safety permits. Provide support with activities of daily living including, but not limited to: meal preparation, personal hygiene, laundry, household cleaning, chaperone appointments.
• Be a positive, respectful, caring, therapeutic and engaging support person for the people we support.
• Exemplify professionalism and positivity in your interactions with family members, medical professionals and fellow team members.
• Work collaboratively with team members to facilitate success and growth in the people we support.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of individual support plans (ISP) and ensure they are followed and consistently documented.
• Working knowledge and implementation of Behavior Support Plans (BSP), Nursing Care Plans (NCP), Individual Protocols and Oregon Interventions Systems (OIS).
• Ensure all required documentation is accurate and completed in a timely manner in accordance with State of Oregon and aHope,INC. expectations.
• Complete all required trainings and maintain competencies.
• Experience with medication administration (preferred, not required), be willing to perform nurse delegated tasks as necessary (training and supervision provided).
• Obtain vital signs and be able to recognize changes in condition.

Work Location:

• Three locations

Work Remotely

• No