Experienced DSP

Benco is hiring for a female DSP (BFOQ) with at least two years’ experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities with challenging situations.

This position is supporting a single adult woman in her home. This individual is energetic, fun, has a good sense of humor and is very caring.

The ideal candidate should be attentive, empathetic, have emotional maturity and be skilled at handling challenging situations.

Some of the tasks for this position are helping/cueing the individual with her morning routine, providing breakfast and lunch, giving medications and taking the individual on outings on the days she does not go to her day support program. Outings include going to the park or library and going to get the individual’s favorite drink.

The individual also enjoys going to the coast, bowling and going to the art studio among other activities.

The set schedule is Monday, Tues, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 7a-1p = 30 hours per week.

Benco considers full-time 30-40 hours regularly set schedule per week.

Benco offers a great medical, vision and dental package, sick and vacation time, retirement plan and life insurance.

Starting wage range DOE: $18.00 - $22.08/hr. Capped at $29.84/hr.

Benco offers an excellent raise schedule. 6-months-3% increase, 1 year-5% increase, 1.5 years-3% increase, 2 years-5% increase and a 6% increase annually thereafter until the cap is met at $29.84/hr.

Benco offers the opportunity to apply for the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) credentialing. The program offers to elevate the status of Direct Support Professionals by improving practice standards, promoting system reform, and advancing their knowledge, skills, and values. Furthermore, offering the control to increase your wages as you complete each credentialing program if you have not reached the CAP for that position.

Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED.

Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

To apply: https://www.bencocorvallis.com/employment/apply-today/

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR:

24-HOUR RESIDENTIAL, SUPPORTED LIVING AND IN-HOME SUPPORTS SERVICES

PURPOSE

The Direct Support Professional employees are responsible for supporting, educating and assisting individuals in all areas of daily living including personal hygiene care. The duties may include but are not limited to: community orientation and inclusion; health care; social, recreational, vocational and educational programs. Direct Support Professional employees also assist in behavior management, communicating and interacting with outside support services and friends and family.

REQUIREMENTS Education/Experience/Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age with High School Diploma or G.E.D.

• Willingness to complete a background check.
• Must provide a minimum of one work reference and at least one unrelated personal reference, however Benco would prefer two work references.
• A valid driver’s license and good driving record are preferred.

TRAINING

Complete Pre-Service, hiring orientation.

• Successfully compete BBP/RA/OSHA training before working going to the program.
• Successfully complete the State Core Competency online course within 30 days of hire date.
• Successfully complete CPR/First Aid training within 30 days of hire date or show proof of current cards at time of hire and maintain current certification.
• Successfully complete OIS training within 30 days of hire date and maintain current certification.
• Participate in a minimum of twelve hours training annually.

DUTIES

Positive teamwork with co-workers and organization.

• Positive, cooperative relationships with outside agencies.
• Read all policies and procedures, review new and revised policies as needed.
• Respect resident rights and assure they are met.
• Assist/encourage residents in all aspects of active involvement in their home.
• Assist residents with family and personal contacts.
• Assist residents in the purchase and upkeep of personal belongings.
• Assist/encourage resident involvement in community activities.
• Assist residents with appointments as needed. (Medical, community, job based, etc.)
• Assure that the resident’s nutritional needs are met. (Well-balanced meals follow special diet recommendations, doctor’s orders & follow menus.)
• Assure that a safe home environment is maintained at all times.
• Maintain an environment that promotes maximum growth and independence for residents.
• Assure compliance with emergency procedure requirements. (Fire drills, emergency policy/phone numbers, etc.)
• Assure that resident confidentiality is maintained.
• Initiate resident involvement in activities.
• Assist in keeping resident personal property lists updated.
• Assure program is kept clean.
• Assist residents in all areas of personal hygiene as needed.
• Administer and handle medication according to policy and OAR’s.
• Document all behavior programs and tracking forms.
• Read all log entries daily. (Medication, T-Logs, behavior logs, etc.)
• Document all resident training programs.
• Accurately spend and account for program finances.
• Accurately spend and account for resident purchases.
• Keep resident money safeguarded at all times.
• Complete and turn in all reports required at specific time due. (i.e. time sheets, in-service records, mileage forms, etc.)
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings.
• Be prepared to lift, transfer and help residents in any way that may require lifting at least 60lbs.
• Be prepared to carry the pager cell phone and be on a pager phone rotation should the need come up.
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator or Assistant Program Coordinator.

RESPONSIBLE TO:

The Direct Care Staff are responsible to the Assistant Program Coordinator, Program Coordinator and Residential/Executive Directors.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.08 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Corvallis, OR 97330: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $22