Direct Support Professional
Job description
Shifts that are Available:
- Dallas Program: Grave Shift: Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 9pm-9am.
Is a 24-Hour company that works with IDD individuals.
The Direct Support Staff position is an entry level direct support position that is designed to assist individuals that experience developmental/intellectual disabilities in their activities of daily living. This can be done through many areas of an individual's life including financial support, medical support, transportation, outings, cleaning, meal preparation, supervision etc. The role of a Support Staff is to help the individuals we support to be as independent and integrated into the community as possible while helping them to also be happy, healthy and safe. Support Staff use tools such as Individual Support Plans, the Oregon Intervention System and Person Centered Thinking to accomplish these goals.
Mandatory reporting of any and all abuse situations
Understand all emergency procedures
Maintain current certification in CPR, First Aid, and OIS
Complete annual training for abuse reporting, blood borne pathogens, and other training's as required by applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
Complete Home Safety Checks, according to Elysian Pursuit's policy and practice, as assigned.
Run and document fire drills according to Elysian Pursuit's policy and practice as assigned.
Report all safety concerns, hazards, accidents, and incidents or "near misses" through appropriate means and in appropriate time frames.
Be a responsible and safe driver and help maintain the cleanliness of Elysian Pursuit's vehicle
Employee should do/have:
Experience in the general supervision, care, and support services of adults with developmental/intellectual disabilities in a community residential program is desired
Post high school education, special education, or a related field is helpful
Availability to work assigned shifts and assist in covering shifts as the need arises .
Understand and follow all policies, procedures, and practices of Elysian Pursuits
Perform duties in a professional manner consistent with the philosophy of Elysian Pursuits
Maintain consistent appropriate professional dress, appearance, attitude, and relationships during all work hours
Maintain a minimum of 12 hours of training within the last 12 months at all times
Consistently attend scheduled meetings, regularly attend house/program staff meetings, training's, etc. and actively participate
Properly complete the shift change routine when arriving for or leaving a shift including counting money and medications, communicating with incoming/outgoing staff, etc.
Assist in training other staff as assigned
Provide transportation to clients as needed
Support appropriate safe recreational activities and training in personal recreation
Function as a role model for all individuals in matters such as personal appearance, behavior towards others in the home and the community, use of community facilities, etc.
Follow guidelines for appropriate use of phones, computers, and other technology
Assist in projects and maintenance as requested
May serve on committees for specific purposes
Assume and perform other duties as assigned.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Salem, OR 97301: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Current OIS Certification
- Current First Aid/CPR Certification
- Workday/iLearn CC1/CC2 (DSP 100's-200's)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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