Red Carpet Direct Support Professional Mentor (RCDSP)

pA strongRed Carpet DSP Mentor/strong will create a "Red Carpet" welcome by providing mentoring in addition to providing direct support, answering questions, and ensuring team members see the real-life application of lessons learned through formal training. You will set a standard of person-centered practices. This role is flexible and transitional creating stability for those new to our services. This will include providing supports to both adults and children./p pstrongYou will be providing supports in all of these counties,/strong Marion (Salem, Keizer), Polk (Monmouth, Independence, Dallas), and Lane county (Eugene, Springfield). The working location of your schedule varies day to day and some travel time may be compensated./p pstrongThis position requires that you be able to work a variety of shifts, including, but not limited to, day shift, swing shift, awake overnights, and live-in positions./strong While you will receive your schedule at least two weeks in advance, you may be covering an Awake Overnight Shift one day, and then a swing shift the next; this is uncommon but can happen. The Red Carpet DSP Mentor Position is required to work weekends and to pick preferred days off during the week./p pstrongWage Benefits: $25.00 per hour/strong/p ul liWe are also offering a $1,000 sign on bonus that is paid out in increments at set milestones of your employment!/li liWe offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Supplemental Insurance and FSA for full-time employees, 401(K), Gym discounts and reimbursements, and other lifestyle discounts available to all employees./li /ul pstrongPosition Type: Full-Time, 40 hours weekly - Will vary and include nights, weekends, and travel as scheduled./strong/p pstrongSkills and Qualifications:/strong/p ul liMust be at least 18 years of age when starting employment./li listrong2 years Direct Support Professional Experience required./strong/li liMust have and show basic computer skills and can learn agency applications./li liExcellent interpersonal skills./li liWell-organized and attentive to detail./li liCooperative and willing to learn./li liAbility to interpret various instructions./li liEnhanced math skills – must be able to accurately balance a budget and basic math transactions./li liProfessional, clear, and positive oral and written communication skills both expressive and receptive./li liMust be able to read, write, and speak English (reasonable accommodation may be made for some positions)./li liPCL’s Team members must have dependable, reliable, and regular work attendance, and must adhere to attendance policies./li /ul pstrongJob Duties:/strong/p ul liThe Red Carpet DSP Mentor is part of a Development Team that receives specialized training to stabilize teams and welcome people to their new homes and PCL supports./li liThis team of DSPs will be deployed to ensure a new person has stable, skilled, and mission-focused team members to provide their support./li liRed Carpet DSP Mentors will then work alongside newly hired DSPs to create a work environment where new team members are welcomed and trained by mission-focused peers./li liBe knowledgeable of and implement each person’s support needs, preferences, interests, and choices as outlined in support documents and other documents. /li liOccasional compensated travel to our Southern Oregon Region. (3-6 Times Per Year)/li listrongParticipate in an on-call rotation for their assigned area. On a regular rotation, this position is on-call for their assigned area for 7 consecutive days in each rotation./strong/li liVarious positions may involve distributing medications, cooking, house cleaning, yard maintenance, handling challenging behaviors, and intimate care./li liPromote and implement PCL’s mission in the lives of those we support./li liProvide a stable living environment by respecting dignity, individual choice, input, and health and safety needs./li /ul pstrongPhysical Requirements:/strong/p ul liMust be able to lift and transfer 25 pounds minimum; some positions may require more./li liAppropriately and efficiently responding to emergencies and/or crises (including but not limited to the use of physical intervention)./li /ul pstrongCertifications and Training:/strong/p ul liMust pass required DHS background check and Protective Service Investigations.span /span/li lispanThis position requires a valid driver’s license and to be eligible to drive agency vehicles. /span/li liComplete and maintain all certifications as required by the position, PCL, and other governing agencies./li liMust be able to obtain and maintain certification to a satisfactory level in Oregon Intervention System (training provided if hired)./li liMust be able to obtain and maintain certification in CPR (training provided if hired)./li liComplete all duties related to being a Mandatory Abuse Reporter./li liNew hire orientation and on-site training must be completed within 60 days of hire./li /ul