As a Life Launch Direct Support Professional (LL-DSP), you will provide supports to a variety of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to facilitate a safe, independent, and enriched lifestyle in their homes, places of employment, and communities. You may assist with building someone's community connections, health & safety needs, money management, and everyday life necessities (shopping, cooking, cleaning, etc.) As an LL-DSP, it is your focus to follow the individual path suggested by the unique gifts, preferences, and needs of each person you will support by providing individualized, intentional supports. You will walk in partnership with the person, and those who love him or her, toward a life of opportunity, well-being, freedom, and contribution.
Wage & Benefits: $19.00 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 or Part-Time
-All open shift hours are set and vary depending on the needs of the individual. Hours 30 and above are considered full time.
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.
-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, 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.
-Provide On the Job Attendant Care (OTJAC) supports in a person's place of employment. OTJAC supports are health related supports for people who need attendant care but not assistance with their employment services.
-Some examples of OTJAC supports are:
-Guiding individuals to stay on task with job duties.
-Offering aid during breaks and lunches.
-Providing physical assistance in the restroom.
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 drive your own vehicle and be reimbursed for non-commuting miles.
-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.
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