Full-Time
Direct Support Professional
Premier Community Supports
Support for people with disabilities
Compensation Overview
$24 - $26/hr
Woodburn, OR, USA
In Person
Supports individuals throughout Marion County; occasional travel to community locations may be required.
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- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check in accordance with Oregon requirements.
- Must have a valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and a reliable vehicle if transportation duties apply.
- Must have smartphone access for documentation, communication, and timekeeping.
- Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification, with training provided if needed.
- Must complete the required annual training of at least 24 hours.
- Must be comfortable around animals if applicable.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform bending, squatting, standing, walking, driving, sitting, and talking or hearing as required.
- Must be available for varying day, evening, and night shifts, including weekends.
- Build a supportive, person-centered relationship with the individual and deliver care aligned with the Individual Support Plan.
- Promote the individual's autonomy and choice by supporting their rights and decisions.
- Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and toileting, and perform household tasks such as laundry, dishes, vacuuming, and tidying.
- Collaborate with the individual, family, and support team to enable the best possible outcomes.
- Facilitate community participation by helping plan and attend social, recreational, and appointment-based activities.
- Support budgeting, shopping, and meal preparation when needed.
- Administer medications or support medication protocols after receiving appropriate training.
- Identify and report incidents or changes in the individual's health, behavior, or circumstances, and maintain required documentation in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Provide transportation in a personal vehicle when required for errands, community outings, or appointments.
- At least six months of experience working with the intellectual and developmental disabilities community or one year of caregiving or related experience.
- Empathy, patience, and a person-centered approach.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Flexibility and adaptability in changing environments and schedules.
- Ability to collaborate with families, support teams, and community partners.
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation.
- Ability to make thoughtful real-time decisions that protect the safety, dignity, and rights of supported individuals.
Premier Community Supports provides person-centered services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in southern Oregon. Direct support professionals assist individuals at home and in the community through in-home care, day activities, positive behavior support, 24-hour residential services and employment programs. Plans are coordinated with individuals, families, guardians and case managers around safety, skills and personal goals. The organization's work centers on increasing independence and community participation through direct, individualized support rather than facility-based medical treatment.
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