Individual Focus Direct Support Professional

4 weeks ago


Grants Pass, United States Partnerships in CommunityLiving, Inc. Full time
Summary:
  • Location: Jackson County 
  • Type of Position: Hourly, Non-Exempt
  • Starting Salary: $20/hr paid every other Friday
  • Benefits: Retirement, PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life for Full Time employees

Direct Support Professionals on the Individual Focus Team will provide specialized support designed to meet the unique needs of someone with I/DD with transitional services outside their family home or in different settings or an adult with I/DD in need of transitional support related to crisis and stabilization. Through dedication to a non-judgmental, inclusive philosophy, this position will model the best methods of supporting a person who may often communicate their needs by exhibiting challenging behavior. Individual Focus Direct Support Professionals (IF DSPs) are committed to building strong partnerships with families and recognize the “team” is all of those who love and support the person, not just those inside PCL. It is pivotal that people in this position can see the bigger picture, this is a path to help someone learn through life’s great, fun, and challenging experiences and experience life to the fullest.

Open IF DSP Shifts in Jackson County:
  • Full-Time (35 hours a week) Mon - Fri 7 am - 2 pm
  • Full-Time (32 hours a week) Mon - Fri 2 pm - 8 pm

General Requirements:
  • Must be at least 18 years of age (Diploma/GED not required).
  • Be able to regularly lift a minimum of 25 lbs (some shifts require more).
  • Be able to be certified and maintain an acceptable level of certification in the Oregon Intervention System (OIS).
  • Be able to be certified and maintain certification in CPR/First Aid.
  • Pass a state/federal Criminal history and protective service investigation check, this may include being fingerprinted.
  • Pass a pre-employment drug screen for the use of illegal substances in Oregon.
  • Possess a valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record.
  • Basic computer skills - computer assessment will be administered before hiring.
  • Pass a second interview to ensure applicants can fulfill the specific job duties of this position.

Job Duties:
  • Every person who provides care for someone has a responsibility to guide, correct, and help with socialization. Positive guidance is crucial because it promotes a person’s self-control, teaches responsibility, and helps someone learn to make thoughtful choices.
  • Actively look for and provide opportunities to expand the horizons and enhance the quality of life of the people you support.
  • Assist in maintaining and building relationships with people who are not paid to support them.
  • Facilitate positive problem-solving, educate, champion, and advocate with the people you support.
  • It is essential to provide support in a manner that is doing with, not doing for, as appropriate. This role is not to do things or make decisions for someone without considering their perspective. Partner with them as they build the life they desire.
  • Personal Care when Needed.
  • Attend counseling and psychiatry appointments, providing oral and written follow-ups.
  • Able to work unsupervised and support people without other team members present
  • Ability to learn, understand, and use alternative communication methods (electronic, body language, physical, emotional, cues, etc.) and be able to adjust accordingly.
  • Knowledgeable of and regular implementation/use of person-centered tools.
  • Ability to emotionally regulate for calm and consistent responses.
  • Ability to set healthy boundaries.
  • Ability to understand, give regular input, update, and be regularly engaged in contributing and following all components of complex support plans.
  • Ability to positively review incidents and debrief with the team to make adjustments to support and provide consistency across team members.
  • Ability to work with others (team members, family, case manager, school, etc.) to swiftly respond to fluctuating needs.

On-Call Duties:
  • On a regular rotation, this position is on-call for 7 consecutive days in each rotation. The on-call schedule is generally posted 8 or more weeks in advance. 
  • While on-call this person is expected to answer all calls coming in on the on-call phone or related to on-call, including; responding to questions, and physically reporting to the home or wherever they are located to provide assistance, support, and/or direct care duties as needed.




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