What is an Area Relief Direct Support Professional?
The primary purpose of the Area Relief Direct Support Professional (DSP-AR) is to assist people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who need support to lead self-directed lives and to participate fully in their communities. DSP-ARs work when there are long-term openings or there is a need for additional staff. As a DSP-AR, you will provide a feeling of reassurance, stability, and support to your team members and people supported. DSP-ARs have at least one year of experience working with people with I/DD and will be able to work a variety of shifts with chosen days off during the week and participate in an on-call rotation for one week every 5 weeks.
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.
-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.
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.
-In this position, you will need to be able to cover a variety of shifts. While you receive your schedule at least two weeks in advance, you may be covering a Live-In position one week, and then an Awake Overnight the next.
-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.
-DSP-ARs will use agency vehicles to travel to these counties to provide support: Marion, Polk, Yamhill, Linn, and Benton County.
-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.
-Most positions require a valid driver’s license; some positions may be available for non-drivers.
-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.
Use this Link to Apply Directly to PCL: https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/PAR1046PARI/JobBoard/3a9ec85f-4ebc-4515-adbe-75449373a28d/Opportunity/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=5206c663-cc78-45fe-bf2b-b3502fd04dda