Direct Support Professional (Thurs-Mon, shifts scheduled between 8:00a-8:00p - female-staffing required)

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Home Life is a private, non-profit organization in Corvallis, Oregon, that provides safe, integrated community living services. We empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by offering support that enhances their quality of life.

This shift requires female-only staffing

This schedule requires staff to be available Thursday through Monday between 8:00a and 8:00p. Scheduled hours will vary within this timeframe, with a guaranteed 40 hours per week.

Home Life - Job Description

Position: Direct Support Professional (DSP) 

Reports to: Program Manager

Program/Division: Supported Living

Supervises: N/A

Pay Classification: Non-Exempt (Hourly, eligible for overtime) 

Last Revised: 01-2024

Job Summary:

Direct Support Professionals assist people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to enjoy active, productive, and empowered lives by providing support to increase or maintain the skills needed to live independently and build relationships in the community.

Minimum Qualifications:

Eligibility for Employment

• Ability to pass an initial criminal history check from the Department of Human Services Criminal Records Unit and recheck every 2 years after.
• Be a citizen of the United States or legally able to work in the United States
• Must be at least eighteen years old and hold a current driving license, insurance, and a good driving record (unless in a non-driving position).
• Ability to complete required training and annual training thereafter.
• The ability to maintain regular attendance and to perform tasks outlined in this description (with or without a reasonable accommodation) is an essential function of this position.

Knowledge, Education, and Experience

• HS Graduate or equivalent required.

Skills

• Effective Verbal and Written Communication
• Technical Skills
• Organizational & Time Management
• Problem-Solving
• Coping Skills
• Relational Skills and Teamwork
• Professionalism
• Change & Project Management

Abilities

• Ability to cope under stressful situations, ability to respond to emergencies when services are being delivered, and ability to cope with changes.
• Be able to read and understand written and verbal orders (in English).
• Ability to perform basic computer operating skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Demonstrate an ability to establish good working relationships with administrators, program directors, fellow staff, volunteers, and supported individuals.
• Demonstrate an ability to establish clear and appropriate boundaries in relationships with staff and supported individuals.
• Act as a role model by maintaining personal hygiene, wearing work-appropriate attire, and maintaining work-appropriate language and personal boundaries.
• Demonstrate an active commitment to the Mission Statement and values of Home Life.
• Ability to model and educate on Home Life values and expectations to co-workers and new employees.
• Act as a role model by treating all people with warmth, empathy, and genuineness with respect and sensitivity for their privacy, rights, culture, ethnic, religious, and lifestyle differences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year of experience working as a care provider or otherwise related role.
• Experience working with and/or supporting individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
• Associate degree in Human Development, Psychology, or related field
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification (and list out DSP pay increase qualifications)

Duties & Responsibilities:

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.