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The Direct Support Professional position at Catholic Community Services (CCS) is an essential role in developing and strengthening the lives of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. CCS is a faith-based organization, rooted in the values of Love, Justice, Truth, and Freedom, that has continually served the community for the past 80 years. We seek individuals who are motivated, compassionate, and eager to make a difference in their community. Along with our competitive wages CCS offers a variety of employer paid benefits for employees. We are committed to providing the best care for those that we serve and advancement opportunities for our staff. Join us today and become a champion in the lives of others!

Pay: $18.22 - $21.87 / hour (based on experience and education)

Schedule: Swing

Location: Canby, OR

General Position Summary:

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) will provide support to residents in our Adult Residential Services Program and/or Day Support Activities. The DSP has hands-on responsibility for promoting and enhancing the development of each resident, enabling skill acquisition to occur and for assuring the overall health, safety, and Adult Daily Living (ADL’s) activities for all residents.

Benefits we provide:

• 4 Weeks Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) per year
• Employer contribution to Employee/Spouse/Dependent medical coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance Plan
• 6 Paid Holidays/ Holiday Pay
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Jury Duty Paid Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Wellness Activity Discounts
• On the job training and CPR/First Aid certification
• Annual performance evaluations and pay increases
• Employee appreciation events

Minimum Requirements

1. High School Diploma/GED preferred or any equivalent basic reading, writing, computer and math skills. Work related knowledge and experience is a plus.
2. Be able to lift up to 65 pounds for a total of up to 130 pounds in a two-person lift.
3. Ability to push/pull 1-55lbs.
4. Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license (or the ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver license within 30 days of hire) and a driving record that permits coverage under the agency’s corporate auto liability policy and personal automobile liability insurance coverage.

Preferred Qualification, Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

1. Basic knowledge of Individual Support Plans, Emergency Response Procedures, OAR applicable standards and other state requirements, Self Determination Principles and Practices, Person/Resident Rights
2. Knowledge regarding Adult Residential Services Program policies, procedures, and statement of purpose.
3. Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification and all other required CCS training. Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) and appropriately with verbal or non-verbal individuals.
4. Ability to follow nurse, physician, dental, and health care professional’s direction for care.
5. Ability to gather data and document accurately in written and electronic format.
6. Ability to complete and be competent in core competencies.
7. Ability to be flexible and work in a fast-paced environment.
8. Ability to prioritize workload, complete tasks and meet deadlines.
9. Ability to drive a full-size passenger van equipped with a wheelchair lift.
10. Ability to maintain confidential information and work with all the people we serve.
11. Ability to work as a team member.
12. Ability to follow direction and be accurate.
13. Ability to respond to changing health care needs.

Essential Position Functions and Key Work Processes

Under the supervision of Adult Resident Services Supervisor and the daily direction and monitoring of the Shift Coordinator. Performs the following essential functions:

1. Relate to residents in a continuous, consistent, warm, caring, age-appropriate manner.
2. Perform personal care activities with all residents as needed including but not limited to: personal hygiene care, brushing teeth, brushing hair, bathing/showering, toileting, changing adult incontinence pads, feeding (oral and gastric tube-if prescribed), dressing and any other activities