Full-Time
Direct Support Professional
Premier Community Supports
Support for people with disabilities
Compensation Overview
$24.50 - $26.50/hr
Lincoln City, OR, USA
In Person
Work is primarily in the individual's home, with occasional travel to community locations; the posting covers Lincoln and Tillamook counties.
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- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma, General Educational Development certificate, or equivalent.
- Must pass a criminal background check according to Oregon state requirements and Oregon Administrative Rules.
- Valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and reliable vehicle when transportation duties apply.
- Access to a smartphone for documentation, communication, and timekeeping.
- Ability to obtain cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first-aid certification; training is provided if needed.
- Willingness to complete the required annual training of at least 24 hours.
- Build a person-centered supportive relationship with the individual and provide care aligned with the Individual Support Plan.
- Promote autonomy and choice by supporting the individual in exercising rights and making decisions about their life.
- Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and toileting, and help with household tasks such as laundry, dishes, vacuuming, and tidying.
- Collaborate with the individual, family, and support team to achieve the best possible outcomes.
- Facilitate community participation by helping the individual plan and attend social, recreational, and appointment-related activities according to their preferences.
- Support budgeting, shopping for groceries and other items, 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 accordance with applicable regulations.
- Provide transportation in a personal vehicle when necessary for errands, community outings, or appointments.
- Adapt to varying schedules, including day, evening, night, and weekend shifts.
- At least six months of experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, or one year of caregiving or related experience.
- Comfort with animals when applicable.
- Empathy, patience, and a person-centered approach.
- Strong verbal and written communication.
- 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 while ensuring 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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