Area Relief Direct Support Professional (DSP-AR)

As an Area Relief Direct Support Professional (DSP-AR), you will support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead self-directed lives and to participate fully in their communities. DSP-ARs work when there are long-term openings or need for additional staff. As a DSP-AR, you will provide a feeling of reassurance, stability, and support to your team members and people supported. If you have at least one year of experience working with people with I/DD and are able to work a variety of shifts with chosen days off during the week and participate in an on-call rotation, this job may be the fit for you. DSP-ARs are able to walk into any situation, pick up where needed, and ensure that people are supported in a way that promotes a person centered life.

Wage & Benefits: $23.50 per hour

• We are also offering a $1,000 sign on bonus that is paid out in increments at set milestones of your employment!
• We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Supplemental Insurance and FSA for full-time employees, 401(K), Gym discounts and reimbursements, and other lifestyle discounts available to all employees.

Position Type: Full-Time, 35-40 hours weekly with additional compensated overtime during on-call week

Skills and Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age when starting employment.
• Must have at least 1 year of employment or volunteer experience with People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
• 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.

Job Duties:

• This position requires that you be able to work a variety of shifts. Including, but not limited to, days, swings, awake overnights, and live-in positions. Working weekends (Saturday and Sunday) is a requirement for this position. The working location of your schedule varies.

• The work schedule is given to you at least two weeks in advance.

• You will be scheduled for a minimum of 35 hours each week except for the week you are on-call.

• You will be on-call for one week every five weeks and will be expected to work up to 20 hours of overtime during the on-call week, as needed.

• DSP-ARs may travel to these counties to provide support: Marion, Polk, Yamhill, Linn, and Benton County.
• Various positions may involve distributing medications, cooking, house cleaning, yard maintenance, handling challenging behaviors, and intimate care.
• Promote and implement PCL’s mission in the lives of those we support.
• Provide a stable living environment by respecting dignity, individual choice, input, and health and safety needs.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and transfer 25 pounds minimum; some positions may require more.
• Appropriately and efficiently responding to emergencies and/or crises (including but not limited to the use of physical intervention).

Certifications and Training:

• Must pass required DHS background check and Protective Service Investigations. Please click here for a list of potentially disqualifying crimes and conditions.
• This position requires a valid driver’s license and to be eligible to drive agency vehicles. Please click here for a guide to driver acceptability.
• 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.