As an Area Relief Direct Support Professional (AR-DSP), you will support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead self-directed lives and to participate fully in their communities. AR-DSPs work when there are long-term openings or need for additional staff. As an AR-DSP, you will provide a feeling of reassurance, stability, and support to your team members and people supported. If you have at least one year of experience working with people with I/DD and are able to work a variety of shifts with chosen days off during the week and participate in an on-call rotation, this job may be a fit for you. AR-DSPs are able to walk into any situation, pick up where needed, and ensure that people are supported in a way that promotes a person centered life.
Wage & Benefits: $23.00 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: Full-Time, 35-40 hours weekly with additional compensated overtime during on-call week
Skills and Qualifications:
-Must be at least 18 years of age when starting employment.
-Must have at least 1 year of employment or volunteer experience with People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
-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:
-This position requires that you be able to work a variety of shifts. Including, but not limited to, days, swings, awake overnights, and live-in positions.
-Working weekends (Saturday and Sunday) is a requirement for this position. The working location of your schedule varies.
-The work schedule is given to you at least two weeks in advance.
-You will be scheduled for a minimum of 35 hours each work week except for the week they are on-call.
-You will be on-call for one workweek every five weeks and will be expected to work up to 20 hours of overtime during the on-call week, as needed.
-Various positions may involve distributing medications, cooking, house cleaning, yard maintenance, handling challenging behaviors, and intimate care.
-Provide a stable living environment by respecting dignity, individual choice, input, and health and safety needs.
-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.
-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.
Use this link to apply directly to PCL: https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/PAR1046PARI/JobBoard/3a9ec85f-4ebc-4515-adbe-75449373a28d/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=d2ab72de-6153-4fc2-b2e3-f7a02678be92