Location: Keizer
Type of Position: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Starting Salary: $20.50/hr paid every other Friday
Benefits: Retirement, PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life for Full Time employees
As a Direct Support Professional on the Individual Focus team, one of the most important aspects of this position is to provide mentoring, build positive relationships, model and engage in appropriate play, make life fun, help a person feel safe and continue to learn life skills, how to make friends, how to be a friend, and to be the best human possible.
General 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.
Individual Focus DSP Job Duties:
Positive guidance is crucial because it promotes a person’s self-control, teaches responsibility, and helps someone learn to make thoughtful choices.
Assist in maintaining and building relationships with people who are not paid to support them.
It is essential to provide support in a manner that is doing with, not doing for, as appropriate. This role is not to do things or make decisions for someone without considering their perspective. Partner with them as they build the life they desire.
Personal Care when Needed.
Attend counseling and psychiatry appointments, providing oral and written follow up.
Able to work unsupervised and support people without other team members present.
Ability to learn, understand, and use alternative communication methods (electronic, body language, physical, emotional, cues, etc.) and be able to adjust accordingly.
Knowledgeable of and regular implementation/use of person-centered tools.
Ability to emotionally regulate for calm and consistent responses.
Ability to set healthy boundaries.
Ability to understand, give regular input, update, and be regularly engaged in contributing and following all components of complex support plans.
Ability to work with others (team members, family, case manager, school, etc.) to swiftly respond to fluctuating needs.
On Call Duties:
On a regular rotation, this position is on-call for for 7 consecutive days in each rotation. The on-call schedule is generally posted 8 or more weeks in advance.
