Job Openings – Lane County

Direct Support Professional

Compensation: $18.00/hour (+ $1.00 temp. crisis pay)

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are people who work directly with people with physical disabilities and/or intellectual disabilities with the aim of assisting the individual to become integrated into his/her community.

• No experience necessary as we do training internally
• Minimum of high school diploma or demonstrated equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and be insurable
• Experience or sincere interest in working with adults or children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities within a setting promoting community integration, normalization, and treatment of all persons with dignity and respect
• Must be able to stoop, bend, lift, and carry at least fifty (50) pounds of weight without assistance when performing household duties, shopping, or assisting individuals served
• Must be able to lift and/or transfer physically challenged individuals who require such assistance to remain active and mobile while engaged in household or community activities
• To actively participate in developing and implementing plans to meet the needs of the individuals served
• To document on proper forms all activity relative to the operation of the home or work site
• Assist with medication management
• To follow written behavior support strategies, including completion of all written documentation requirements
• Basic understanding and experience with computers and programs; prior knowledge or experience with Therap preferred