Direct Support Professional (DSP) Part Time - Blue River, OR

RISE Services Inc. is a non-profit organization that is powered by relationships, connection, and community. Our mission is Creating Opportunities for and with People -- not just for our clients, but our staff, and communities too.

RISE Services is looking for Part Time Support Staff for youth and adults living with developmental disabilities.

As an In Home Direct Support Professional we are looking for people who are passionate about working with individuals with disabilities. This includes but not limited to: assisting people with daily living, hygiene, meal prep, mobility, and behavioral supports. We are specifically looking for someone who can provide supports in Blue River, OR.

Why RISE?

• Dress: Casual work environment.
• Flexibility: Pick from a variety of schedules that match your needs.
• Training: Approximately 40 hours of paid training. Our training is self paced -- most can be done from your home.
• Bonuses: No cap on bonuses for referring friends.
• Education Assistance for eligible full time employees, as well as medical, dental, and retirement packages.
• Community: Multiple fun events a year for you to attend to build meaningful relationships with your peers

Essential Functions:

• Build meaningful relationships.
• Advocate for success.
• Promote the rights of people receiving services.
• Document daily progress.
• Remain calm in times of stress or excitement.
• Encourage interaction and independence.
• Assist with personal care such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and grooming as needed.
• Maintain the health and safety of clients in your care.
• Other duties as assigned

Day to day:

• Follow clients' plan to achieve desired outcomes and provide support as indicated.
• Assist people (as applicable to the person) with the following supports:
• Daily living
• Hygiene
• Intimate care
• Mobility
• Encouraging relationships
• Accessing their community, provide/arrange transportation
• Therapeutic objectives
• Skill development
• Communication
• Behavioral supports to include redirecting and/or physically supporting people using approved techniques
• Adequate supervision
• Medication and medical issues when indicated. Shall follow medical protocols and doctors orders and implement specialized interventions for dealing with unique health needs as required
• Other needs of the person as identified by the team
• Quickly and effectively respond to emergency situations and natural disasters such as fire, application of First Aid, CPR, approved medical protocols, behavior intervention, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications are:

• Verbal and written communication skills adequate to the specific job.
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Ability to meet minimum training requirements and complete renewals as assigned
• Ability to pass and maintain a DHS Background check
• Ability to pass and maintain CPR and First Aid training certification
• Ability to pass and maintain Oregon Intervention Systems (OIS) training certification, if applicable
• Have and maintain a current drivers license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance per RISE requirements, if required to transport clients. Must be 21 if required to drive an approved RISE vehicle.
• Be required to clock in and out, and document daily goal progress using their personal smartphones

Training and some meetings will take place at our Regional Eugene Office, but day to day shifts will take place in the individuals home/community around the Fall Creek, OR area.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please submit your request through one of the following methods:

(a) Dedicated fax 866-268-8885

(b) Dedicated email hrdept @ riseservicesinc.org

(c) US mail

(d) Dedicated phone - 1-866-242-2714: DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY

RISE is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its forms, and provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Application Question(s):

• Do you have the ability to pass and maintain a criminal background check?
• Have you previously worked for RISE?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Blue River, OR 97413 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24