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SISO is presently looking for qualified applicants to join our team of talented Direct Support Professionals. Please review the job description below and email us at the link below if you think you may have “the right stuff” to join our compassionate team of dedicated support professionals

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

 

 

purpose of the position:

The primary purpose of the Direct Support Professional (DSP) position is to provide training and/or assistance for individuals we support in hygiene, nutrition, housekeeping, behavioral management, safety, healthcare, and other daily activities both within the home and the community; also to maintain the home/property in a safe and sanitary manner.

essential position functions:

  • Hygiene: bathing, tooth brushing, shaving, hair care, nail care, etc
  • Toileting, dressing, nutritional management, physical management/including prosthetic devices, behavioral management, safety, housekeeping, money management, recreation, health care, and community integration.
  • Administer medications, maintain medication records-including MAR form, TAR form, med count sheets, and all the aspects of medication administration systems.
  • Perform assigned Register Nurse delegated/trained medical tasks which may include but are not limited to: medication administration via G-tube, diabetic procedure and other medical duties as assigned. Complete the appropriate documentation as necessary.
  • Provide support for individuals by maintaining the observation skills necessary to identify behavioral/health changes or needs and immediately report to Program manager, administrative director, clinical director or RN.
  • Document information relevant to the individuals health and welfare. Aiding health professionals and the program in understanding the individuals history, as well as, providing for current and future needs.
  • Perform general interior and exterior housekeeping and basic repairs including but not limited to: laundry, vacuuming, grounds upkeep, meal preparation, food handling, and storage, maintenance of prosthetic and positioning equipment, cleaning bathrooms, light painting, doorknob replacement, etc.
  • Participate in meetings and attend mandatory trainings as required/assigned.
  • Maintain a safe environment. Report any concerns to the Program Manager. Participate in emergency evacuation/safety checks. Follow proper nutrition management, physical management, and behavioral intervention techniques and principals as trained.
  • Follow established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

working conditions:

Works in a home environment staffed seven days a week/24 hours per day. Schedules can vary on start times and length of shift. The shifts break down in the following way: Day shift 0700-1500, Swing shift 1500-2300, Awake Noc Shift 2300-0700. We also have a flex shift that start at different times depending on the house and client needs (example 1200-2000).

Authority:

Decides and reports any special problems that occur to supervisors and brings any medical/behavioral concerns to supervisor. Decisions are generally situational and could not only impact the health and safety of individuals supported, but could also impact housemates, employees, and/or people within the community.

Basic health decisions may involve: identifying and taking action in the event of illness and/or injury, PRN medication administration, etc.

Basic safety decisions may involve: evaluating the need for assistance, behavior intervention, change in environment, evacuation, activating safety locks and/or alarms, defensive driving techniques, increased supervision, etc.

Contacts:

Will have contact with Physicians, Consultants, Parents/Guardians, Public Persons, Program Manager, Service Coordinators, Administrative Director, Clinical Director for the purpose of exchanging medical and/or other client related information on a daily or as needed basis.

position requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • High school Diploma or equivalent
  • Be able to pass a background check
  • Must maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record
  • Must be able to read and write proficiently and legibly in English
  • Oregon Intervention System Certification (provided if hired)
  • CPR/First Aid ceriftication (provided if hired)
  • Medication Administration (provided if hired)
  • Frequent daily lifting up to 75lbs
  • Must be able to engage and maintain (OIS) approved PPI’s for up to 1 hour (training provided if hired)
  • Frequent daily squatting, bending, and stooping
  • Daily contact with individuals who are potentially argumentative, aggressive, destructive, harmful, offensive, and display dangerous behaviors to self or others
  • Daily exposure to household and sometimes industrial strength cleaning agents
  • Exposure to a variety of work settings both within the homes and community
  • Occasional exposure to inclement weather
  • Occasionally participate in water activities with the individuals as assigned
  • Must be able to work overtime as needed/required to provide necessary staffing and support for individuals- 7 days a week/24 hours a day
  • Frequent daily transportation of individuals utilizing wheelchair accessible vehicles, passenger vans, mini vans and/or standard size cars. You must have the ability to drive a car or van
  • Frequent contact with the public and other agency personnel


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