Hiring Experienced Direct Support Professionals

The primary purpose of the Area Relief Direct Support Professional (DSP-AR) is to assist people with disabilities who need support to lead self-directed lives and to participate fully in their communities. DSP-ARs work when there are long-term openings or there is a need for additional staff. It is the role of the DSP-AR to provide a feeling of reassurance, stability, and support to the team members and people supported.

Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly Non-Exempt

Pay: $23.00 per hour

We are also offering a $1,000 sign on bonus that is paid out in increments at set milestones of your employment!

Benefits: Paid Leave, Health, Vision, Dental, Life, Retirement, and Lifestyle Perks!

General Requirements:

-Must be at least 18 years of age.

-Must have at least 1 year of employment or volunteer experience working with People with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities.

-Be able to regularly lift a minimum of 50 lbs. (some shifts require more).

-Be able to be certified and maintain an acceptable level of certification in Oregon Intervention System (OIS).

-Be able to be certified and maintain certification in CPR/First aid.

-Pass a state/federal Criminal history and protective service investigation check, this may include being fingerprinted.

-Pass a pre-employment drug screen for the use of illegal substances in Oregon.

-Possess a valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record.

-Basic computer skills - computer assessment will be administered before hiring.

Area Relief Specific Requirements:

-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 DSP-AR work schedule is given to you at least two weeks in advance.

-In this position, you will need to be able to cover a variety of shifts. While you receive your schedule at least two weeks in advance, you may be covering a Live-In position one week, and then an Awake Overnight the next.

-DSP-ARs will be scheduled for a minimum of 35 hours each work week except for the week they are on-call.

-DSP-ARs will be on-call for one workweek every five weeks and will be expected to work up to 20 hours of overtime during their on-call week, as needed.

You may be providing supports in any of these counties:

– Marion County (Salem, Keizer)

– Polk County (Monmouth, Independence, Dallas)

– Yamhill County (McMinnville)

– Linn County (Albany, Lebanon, Sweet Home)

– Benton County (Corvallis, Philomath)

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