Direct Support Professional
Direct support professionals provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities to allow them to reach their highest possible levels of independence and will promote an environment where teaching occurs at all times. Staff assists our clients in developing fun and rewarding life opportunities and helps them to build meaningful relationships within their communities.
Minimum Requirements:
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• 18+ years of age
• Valid Oregon Driver's License and insurable by agency carrier
• Must obtain and maintain, with agency assistance, certification in CPR, First Aid, and Oregon Intervention Systems (OIS)
• Must meet employment requirements listed in the Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs)
Summary of Essential Job Functions:
• Support individuals as needed in daily living activities such as personal and health management, communication, self advocacy,
realizing personal and educational goals, meal planning and preparation, shopping, housekeeping, laundry, basic home maintenance
and safety, recreation, home management, financial management and decision making.
• Promote community inclusion for individuals through typical community activities.
• Teach self-advocacy skills and promote independence
• Support individuals as needed in developing friendships and establishing desired relationships with peers.
• Complete household chores to the extent necessary to maintain high standards of health and safety, sanitation and building
maintenance.
• Assist in maintaining records of medical and dental treatments, petty cash funds and individual funds entrusted to the company
as assigned by a supervisor.
• Administer medication to individuals requiring such support.
• Attend all team meetings and training programs as required.
• Transport individuals in company vehicles as required.
• Job requirements may include assisting residents with gait support, although absolutely no lifting of residents is allowed.
• Job requirements may include lifting items up to 25lbs.
• Cooperate with company and regulatory agency personnel during any inspection or investigation.
• Prepare required and requested reports.
• Report suspected client rights violations or suspected client neglect, abuse or exploitation to Lane County Developmental Disability
Services, then to management, per the OAR requirements.
• Communicate professionally on any client matters, as necessary, with the clients' families and/or guardian, employers and
community resources.
• Act as a role model by treating both clients and co-workers with respect and dignity.
• Provide ample social interaction for the clients and offer frequent and genuine positive reinforcement.
• Train and welcome new staff into the homes.
Training and Certification
Our training will compliment your professional development in a variety of career paths. All employees are valued for their creativity, ideas, and enthusiasm. Direct Support Professionals will receive comprehensive training in areas of:
- Organizational and career orientation
- First Aid and CPR
- OIS (safe behavioral intervention training)
- Positive Behavioral Support
Notice of Management Rights
To meet client needs, in the Alvord-Taylor workplace personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities without prior notice. While personnel are regularly assigned to specific shifts or locations, Alvord-Tayor reserves the right to modify such assignments in order to meet and fulfill the organizational mission. Such transfers in hours of employment or locations of shift are at the sole discretion of management.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required of personnel so classified. This job description does not imply or constitute a contract for employment.
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