DSP (Wed-Sat 8:00a-4:00p) Robinson House

$1,000 Hiring Incentive - ($500 at 30 days and $500 at 6 months)

Home Life - Job Description

Direct Support Professional – Residential

Entry-level Direct Support Professionals will meet the following requirements (with or without reasonable accommodations) for employment with Home Life. This position is eligible for overtime and considered “non-exempt.”

Minimum Qualifications:

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  Ability to pass an initial criminal history check from the Department of Human Services Criminal Records Unit and recheck every 2 years after.
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  Be a citizen of the United States or legally able to work in the United States
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  Eighteen years old and high school graduate or equivalent.
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  Current driver license, insurance and a good driving record.
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  Ability to complete required training and annual training thereafter.
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  Be literate and capable of understanding written and oral orders.
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  Ability to perform basic computer operating skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

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  Associates Degree in Human Development, Psychology or related field
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  1 year of experience working as a care provider or otherwise related role
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  Experience working with and/or supporting individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Essential Physical Requirements:

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  The physical effort typically required in this job includes, but is not limited to, lifting up to 110 lbs., transferring with supported individual assistance up to 250 lbs., pulling, reaching, repositioning, carrying, pushing, keying/typing, applying physical holds (as per Oregon Intervention System OIS instruction) and other duties as needed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

(Functional skills are transferable skills an employee can use in various work environments or situations)

Effective verbal and written communication skills

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  Ability to write, edit and proofread communications.
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  Communicate appropriately with supervisor, co-workers, residents, family members, and the public treating all people with dignity and respect.
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  Respond to internal and external team members in a timely and proactive manner, understanding that the team members include individuals who are our supported individuals, family members, employees, volunteers, business partners, members of the community etc.

Organizational skills

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  Managing time effectively and workload adequately.

Problem solving skills

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  Ability to utilize conflict resolution skills.
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  Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision by using feedback constructively, heeding directives and meeting expectations related to job performance.

Coping skills

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  Ability to cope under stressful and crises, ability to respond to emergencies at all times services are being delivered.

Relational skills and teamwork

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  Demonstrating an ability to establish good working relationships with administrators, program directors, fellow staff, volunteers and supported individuals.
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  Demonstrate ability to establish clear and appropriate boundaries in relationships with staff and supported individuals.

Professionalism

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  Demonstrating an active commitment to the Mission Statement and values of Home Life.
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  Motivation to grow and learn the existing systems of Home Life.
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  Representing Home Life professionally at all times, conducting one’s self in a manner that demonstrates a full awareness of role as a Home Life representative to co-workers, residents, family members, business partners and the public.
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  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. Demonstrate the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

Responsibilities

(Job responsibilities are specific duties or tasks an employee is expected to perform)

General Expectations:

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  Report directly to the House or Program Manager; adhere to all policies, rules, and procedures of Home Life, and Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR).
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  Ensure that working hours are accurately documented.
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  Understand requirements of maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding individual information.
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  Work as a team with the other support staff in the program to ensure the best quality of services are provided to our supported individuals.
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  Assure that all pertinent information regarding individual supported individuals, major issues, or the program is communicated to other staff or supervisors as needed. Please note: all agency and supported individual coordination of information (ex: parents, vocational, Mental Health, etc.) will be done by the House Manager.
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  Assure that all household supplies/equipment are available and in good working order and assure that all routine yard maintenance responsibilities are met as assigned by the House Manager.
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  Attend and participate in staff meetings unless excused by the House Manager and attend all required training as assigned by the House Manager or Training Coordinator.
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  Read all Therap entries daily and communicate with staff appropriately.
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  Assume additional responsibilities as assigned by House Manager.

Health and Safety:

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  Follow the supported individual’s support plan(s) and protocols as outlined by the Individual Support Plan (ISP) team.
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  Complete General Event Reports (GER) and Therap progress notes (Tlogs) in accordance with directives and training.
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  Conduct and document monthly fire drills and assure that House Manager is made aware of any problems, which arise on supported individual evacuation, e.g. failure to evacuate within a reasonable amount of time.
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  Assure that nutritionally balanced meals are prepared by/with supported individuals and are available to supported individuals in accordance with written menus.
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  Respond appropriately to the posted Emergency Preparedness Plan and On Call Procedures.
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  Assure that the Safety & Sanitation Checklist is completed as assigned.
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  Assure that supported individual medications are administered as prescribed and that Medication Administration Records (MARs) are maintained according to Home Life procedures.
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  Staff leaving a shift will ensure an adequate pass down of information to staff coming on shift to ensure that all medications have been administered (MARs) and any other behavioral concerns are communicated.
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  Assure that supported individual medical records are reviewed as updated.
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  Assure that all supported individual medical needs are met and documented as assigned by the House Manager. (e.g. renewing prescriptions, making appointments, etc.)

Finances:

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  Assure that financial records are documented so that they balance with the amount of money in supported individual petty cash, bank accounts, and Therap according to their financial plan.
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  Ensure that supported individual money is locked/safeguarded at all times while on duty.
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  Ensure that supported individual personal bills are paid appropriately by the due dates, as assigned by House Manager.
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  Complete money counts during shift changes.
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  Record Petty Cash and Food Stamp expenditures accurately so that records balance with amounts in the pouches.

Advocacy:

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  Read, assure understanding, and continually follow client’s ISP and PBSP (as applicable).
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  Assist clients in understanding their rights, responsibilities and freedoms in an effort to facilitate individual independence.
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  Be an active listener and assist each supported individual using a positive person centered approach. Supported individuals should be treated with dignity and respect, and be involved in decision making that effects their lives.
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  Use the least intrusive supportive services to assist and encourage supported individuals to live as independently as possible within a safe, healthy environment that fosters growth with the understanding that they have many capabilities, are valuable, and contribute to the community.
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  Assure that all supported individual’s needs and routines are met as outlined in their ISP and assigned by the House Manager. Assure that supported individual’s schedules are followed.
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  Assist supported individuals in identifying and communicating their preferences, needs and wants and in having an active role as a member of their house. This will entail assisting supported individuals to perform household responsibilities whenever possible and personally performing some duties. Keeping the residence neat, clean, and odor free with supported individual involvement.
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  Assist clients in developing and maintaining good favor in the community; model and teach safety and appropriate social behavioral etiquette.
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  Record and collect necessary data to support the Individual Support Plan and Positive Behavior Support Plans each shift and assist supported individuals in informed choice; follow the Home and Community Based Setting (HCBS) rights.

Other Duties as Assigned:

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  Assume additional responsibilities as assigned by House Manager, Program Coordinator or Program Director.