Direct Support Professional (DSP)
$39,520–$39,520 year
On-siteSalem, Oregon, United States or Keizer, Oregon, United States
Salem, Oregon, United States or Keizer, Oregon, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$39,520–$39,520 yearMid LevelSmall
Full TimeMid LevelSmall
Job Summary
Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes and communities. Duties include assisting with food preparation, personal care, following support plans, helping individuals go out and have fun, maintaining their home, planning meals, cooking, and following health routines. DSPs work with the people they support in partnership, promote decision-making, advocate for them, support meaningful relationships, and promote a stable living environment while respecting dignity and input.
Required Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age when starting employment.
- Must have and show basic computer skills and can learn agency applications.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Well-organized and attentive to detail.
- Cooperative and willing to learn.
- Ability to interpret various instructions.
- 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.
- Must pass required DHS background check and Protective Service Investigations.
- This position requires a valid driver’s license and to be eligible to drive agency vehicles.
- 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.
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