“Join our team and become a part of a supportive community dedicated to individual and community enrichment.

Catholic Community Services (CCS) is a faith-based organization, rooted in the values of Love, Justice, Truth, and Freedom, that has continually served the community for over 85 years. We seek individuals who are motivated, compassionate, and eager to make a difference in their community. Join us today and become a champion in the lives of others!”

Pay: $17.04 - $21.28

Schedule: Monday – Thursday 8am- 5pm (20 hrs/week)

Location: Salem

Type: Part Time / Non-Exempt

General Position Summary:

The DSA Specialist is responsible for assisting individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to access a wide range community-based day services and activities. This role involves working independently with the individuals served in the community assisting them to acquire, retain and improve skills that promote their independence. The DSA Specialist fosters an environment of support, encouragement and respect while helping individuals enhance their quality of life and achieve greater autonomy in their daily activities.

Benefits we provide:

• 4 weeks Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) per year
• 6 Paid Holidays/ Holiday Pay
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Jury Duty Paid Leave
• Bereavement Leave

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

1. High School Diploma/GED and

1. Current certification in CPR and First Aid or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of employment and

1. 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 Qualifications and Experience:

Medication Administration a plus!

Required to demonstrate Job Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

1. Individual Support Plans, Emergency Response Procedures, OAR applicable standards and other State requirements, Self Determination Principles and Practices, Person/Resident Rights

1. Adult Residential Services Program policies, procedures, and statement of purpose
2. Communicate effectively (written and oral) and appropriately with verbal or non-verbal individuals.
3. Follow RN, physician, dental, and health care professional’s direction for care.
4. Gather data and documents accurately in written and electronic format.
5. Complete and be competent in core competencies.
6. Be flexible and work in a fast-paced environment.
7. Prioritize workload, complete tasks and meet deadlines.
8. Drive a full-size passenger van equipped with a wheelchair lift.
9. Maintain confidential information and work with all the people we serve.
10. Work independently and as a team member.

1. Follow directions and be accurate.
2. Respond to changing health care needs.
3. Maintain a positive, calm and professional demeanor, including while in stressful situations.

Essential Position Functions and Key Work Processes:

1. Relate to customers in a continuous, consistent, warm, caring, and age-appropriate manner.
2. Assists the individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities receiving Day Support Activities (DSA) services to meet their DSA goals and desired outcomes by assisting with the following:
   1. Research, develop, plan, schedule, and provide structured services and skill building activities designed to meet the needs of the individuals’ receiving services in accordance with their DSA measurable goals outlined on their current ISP.
   2. Actively participate in the development and directly implement the DSA plan for individuals receiving DSA services to reflect their interests, capabilities, needs, desires, culture and to enhance their skills and level of independence.
   3. Encourage the individuals served to express and develop their individual interests. Provide opportunities for the individual to do activities that they enjoy as well as explore new and interesting activities that involve the broader community.
   4. Provide individuals served with opportunities to maintain or enhance their existing skills, overall functioning and independence, and a sense of belonging an