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Do you thrive in a fast paced environment? Partnerships in Community Living is looking for Transition & Children's (T&C) DSPs who will provide safety, stability, nurturing, and life skills education, while also ensuring every child and young adult experiences a fun-filled, positive, and loving environment in which to grow and develop. Whether you are just getting into the workforce or need a change of pace, there is no experience required to get started. We provide our own PAID 2 week training program!
What is a T&C DSP?
Transitional & Children DSPs at PCL support children and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, generally the ages of 10 to 18. PCL’s Transition & Children’s Services was developed to meet the specific needs of children and young adults in need of support focused on stability, developing skills, and developing confidence to successfully navigate their desired future. Transitional & Children DSPs acknowledge that with children, self determination is progressive and can be implemented for a child dependent on age and skills and developed with the support of the family and their support team.
While there are some aspects of caregiving to this position, there is so much more to it. Successful candidates will be ethical, patient, reliable, tenacious, compassionate, able to work independently, and adaptable. This position will require advanced knowledge of mental health and positive behavioral support, advanced training expectations, and when appropriate and necessary, sharing of overall department/team goals. This position must encourage the best practice of supporting people using evidence-based therapeutic models and environmental change to achieve consistent, stable, and productive lives.
Job Specific Requirements:
-Must be at least 18 years of age (Diploma/GED not required)
-Be able to regularly lift a minimum of 25 lbs (some shifts require more)
-Be able to be certified and maintain an acceptable level of certification in Oregon Intervention System (OIS)
-Be able to be certified and maintain certification in CPR/First aid
-Pass a state/federal Criminal history and protective service investigation check, this may include being fingerprinted
-Pass a pre-employment drug screen for the use of illegal substances in Oregon
-Possess a valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record
-Basic computer skills - computer assessment will be administered before hiring
Job Type: Full-Time All open shift hours are set and vary depending on the needs of the individual. Hours 30 and above are considered full time. Some set part time shifts may be available.
Pay: $17.50 per hour. An added differential of $1.00 is applied to the base wage after all required trainings are completed and the wage will go up to $18.50 an hour. We are also offering a $1,000 sign on bonus that is paid out in increments at set milestones of your employment!
More information on our application, Apply here: https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/PAR1046PARI/JobBoard/3a9ec85f-4ebc-4515-adbe-75449373a28d/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=db5344cb-166b-4a7d-9bef-b88744c47f1d
Benefits for full time employees (30 or more hours per week):
-401(k) and 401(k) matching
-Dental, Vision, and Health Insurance
-Life Insurance
-Employee assistance program
-Flexible spending account
-Paid time off
