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Essential Services LLC is Hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) Near Portland, OR

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Direct Support Professionals (DSP) work closely with individuals who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing quality care and companionship. As a DSP, you will assist your client(s) with activities of daily living, offering encouragement and support, while working toward their established goals. DSPs also act as advocates for inclusion and independence, accessing the community and participating in a variety of outings with clients.

Every individual we serve through Essential Services is unique. The preferences of our clients and Direct Support Professionals are always our first consideration as we strive to create long-term connections while matching DSPs with clients.

Direct Support Professionals (DSP) work closely with individuals who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing quality care and companionship. As a DSP, you will assist your client(s) with activities of daily living, offering encouragement and support, while working toward their established goals. DSPs also act as advocates for inclusion and independence, accessing the community and participating in a variety of outings with clients.

Every individual we serve through Essential Services is unique. The preferences of our clients and Direct Support Professionals are always our first consideration as we strive to create long-term connections while matching DSPs with clients.

Job Details

  • Assist clients with tasks while encouraging as much independence as possible
  • Provide services and implement goals in accordance with the Individualized Plan.
  • Ensures individuals safety within the home and the community.
  • Demonstrate competence and good decision making in stressful situations including medical emergencies, physical aggression, or other maladaptive behavior.
  • Provides transportation within the community as needed
  • Maintains regular contact and communication with the administrative team
  • Exhibit an ability to handle physical aspects of job, including bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and walking for periods of time

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401k
  • Annual Pay Increase
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Training
  • Free Company Events
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Flexible Schedule

*Must be 18 to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 4 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Morning shift
  • Night shift
  • On call
  • Overtime

Application Question(s):

  • Reliable transportation and insurance.
  • Over the age of 18?

Experience:

  • Patient care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Part Time | Full Time

SALARY

$34k-37k (estimate)

POST DATE

03/28/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

04/29/2024

WEBSITE

essentialservicesgroup.com

HEADQUARTERS

VANCOUVER, WA

SIZE

50 - 100

FOUNDED

2017

TYPE

Private

CEO

GLORIA JEAN BARBER

REVENUE

$10M - $50M

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Essential Services Group is a holding company that provides infrastructure and geospatial technology solutions to the global infrastructure market.

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