What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional Part Time position at Horizon Project, Inc.?
Description
Starting Pay: $16 - $18.50 per hour, DOE (Full pay scale is $16-$22)
Work Schedule: Monday 9am-2pm, Tuesday-Thursday 8:30am-2:30pm, Friday 9am-2pm (28hrs per week)
Location: Milton-Freewater, OR (in-person)
Description: Horizon Project is a non-profit that helps adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) support adults with IDD in Day Support and Job Coaching. As a DSP, you’ll provide direct care to clients, help them with personal goals, plan and lead group activities, and track progress on the computer. Our goal is to make sure our clients are safe, healthy, and fulfilled.
Job Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Give clients their medications
- Track basic health parameters (water intake, blood glucose, bowel movements)
- Help clients with personal hygiene and going to the bathroom (male & female clients)
- Prepare food and follow unique dietary restrictions
- Assist with tracking client financials and available spending money
- Use a computer to complete daily documentation and tracking
- Go with the clients on community outings (museum, library, county fair)
- Plan and execute group activities (games, crafts, holiday celebrations)
- Actively engage with clients during activities and outings
- Work with a team to ensure client health and safety
- Safely operate a company vehicle to transport clients
Benefits
- Paid sick time
- company vehicle for client transportation
- OregonSaves Retirement Account ROTH IRA (no company match)
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must pass a pre-employment background check by Oregon DHS
- Must pass a pre-employment drug test
- Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English (Verbal & Written)
- Must have a valid driver's license with an insurable driving record (for client transportation in company vehicle)
- Must be able to remain calm in a chaotic environment
Horizon Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Starting Pay: $16 - $18.50 per hour, DOE (Full pay scale is $16-$22)
Salary : $16 - $19