Full-Time
Direct Support Professional
Premier Community Supports
Support for people with disabilities
Compensation Overview
$24 - $26/hr
Gearhart, OR, USA
In Person
Work is primarily in the individual's home, with occasional travel to community locations.
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- Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
- A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
- Applicants must be able to pass a criminal background check under Oregon state requirements.
- A valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and a reliable vehicle are required if transportation duties apply.
- Smartphone access is required for documentation, communication, and timekeeping.
- Applicants must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification; training is provided if needed.
- Applicants must complete the required annual training of at least 24 hours.
- Applicants must be able to provide transportation in a personal vehicle if required.
- Applicants must be available for day, evening, and night shifts and weekends.
- Applicants must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform bending, squatting, standing, walking, driving, and frequent sitting, talking, and hearing, with reasonable accommodations available.
- Applicants should be able to maintain accurate documentation and make real-time decisions that ensure the safety, dignity, and rights of supported individuals.
- Build a supportive, person-centered relationship with the individual and deliver care aligned with the Individual Support Plan.
- Promote autonomy and choice by supporting the individual in exercising their rights and making decisions about their life.
- Assist with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and toileting, and help with household tasks including laundry, dishes, vacuuming, and tidying.
- Collaborate with the individual, their family, and the support team to enable the best possible outcomes.
- Facilitate community participation by helping the individual plan and attend social, recreational, and appointment-based 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 completing 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 for errands, community outings, and appointments.
- Adapt to schedule variations to meet the individual's needs.
- A minimum of 6 months of experience working with the intellectual and developmental disabilities community or 1 year of caregiving or related experience.
- Comfort around animals, if applicable.
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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