Direct Support Professional

div h4Job Details/h4 divstrongLevel/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Entry/div divstrongJob Location/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;450 - Cornelius, OR/div divstrongPosition Type/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Full Time/div divstrongEducation Level/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;None/div divstrongSalary Range/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;$21.00 Hourly/div divstrongTravel Percentage/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;None/div divstrongJob Shift/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Day/div divstrongJob Category/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Health Care/div /div h4Position Description/h4pspan style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"strongForest Grove! Day Shift DSP; Thurssday - Monday; 600am - 200pm; 40 hours per week; full-time with great benefits!/strong/span/p pspan style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"We#8217;re hiring compassionate and caring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support individuals with disabilities in living more independent, fulfilling lives. You#8217;ll provide hands-on care, emotional support, and community engagement while promoting dignity and respect./span/p pspan style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"As a DSP, your compassion and dedication will create meaningful connections with those you support while also empowering them to engage with their community. You will also share our passion for delivering outstanding and compassionate care./span/p pspan style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"DSPs are the foundation of CSI#8217;s services in the Portland area./span/p pspan style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"strongWhat you will do as a DSP:/strong/span/p pspan style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"Ultimately, the goal is to help the people you support, feel and become as independent as possible, while they live their daily lives. Among other things, you will:/span/p ul lispan style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"Support individuals in developing life skills, such as communication, self-care, and household management./span/li lispan style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"Accompany individuals to appointments, social events, recreational activities, and other outings./span/li lispan style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"Being a problem solver is a key part of your role, as you navigate challenges with grace and integrity./span/li lispan style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"Provide person-centered services, supports and advocacy for individuals in positive and life-enriching environments./span/li lispan style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"Each shift you work, presents new opportunities to make a difference in the lives of those you serve./span/li lispan style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"Implementing behavior support plans, teaching coping strategies and promoting positive social interactions./span/li lispan style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"DSPs are responsible for protecting and promoting the health, safety, and well-being of each individual in their care, by ensuring a supportive, safe and inclusive living environment./span/li lispan style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"Maintaining accurate records of services provided, communicating with supervisors and other team members, and being an active participant in team meetings./span/li lispan style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures governing the provision of services to individuals with disabilities./span/li /ul pspan style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"Community Services, Inc. strives to create communities where everyone belongs and is valued. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace for our employees and the wonderful people we serve./span/p pspan style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"strongCSI strives to make a positive impact on our DSP#8217;s lives by offering:/strong/span/p ul lispan style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"Competitive Pay including Paid Training (First Aid/CPR, Med Admin, ongoing learning opportunities)./span/li lispan style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"7 paid holidays per year/span/li lispan style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"Paid Time Off #8211; Vacation and Sick Time/span/li lispan style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"401k with Employer Match up to 4%/span/li lispan style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"Benefits such as medical/vision, dental, life insurance, and other supplemental coverages./span/li lispan style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"Employee Assistance Program (EAP), ie; mental health counseling, as well as other supports tailored to those who are caregivers, plus goal setting and financial planning too./span/li liHRA #8211; Health Reimbursement Arrangement (minimizes out of pocket medical expenses)./li /ulh4Minimum Qualifications/h4brpspan style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"span style="background-color:#ffffff;"strongspan style="color:#595959;"Minimum qualifications:/span/strong/span/span/p ul lispan style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"span style="background-color:#ffffff;"span style="color:#595959;"Must be 18 years of age/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"span style="background-color:#ffffff;"span style="color:#595959;"No experience, don#8217;t worry #8211; we#8217;ll train you!/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"span style="background-color:#ffffff;"span style="color:#595959;"High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"span style="background-color:#ffffff;"span style="color:#595959;"Acceptable driving record and valid driver#8217;s license required for day and swing positions/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"span style="color:#595959;"Acceptable background check/span/span/li /ul pstrongCommunity Services Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws./strong/p