Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Rise and Shine Social Enterprise – Springfield, Oregon

Direct Support Professional/Caregiver Job Description

WHO WE ARE: Rise & Shine is revolutionizing caregiving to our communities’ most vulnerable populations. By taking a person-centered focused approach, we are raising the standard of support to give individuals who experience learning disabilities an opportunity to live their best life.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: We are looking for a dynamic Direct Support Professional who is aligned with our mission and has empathy for our unique client population. We seek an organized, detail-oriented and positive leader who is comfortable working in an ever changing, fast-paced startup-like environment. Must be able to oversee multiple roles and be adaptable to new ideas and changes.

Position Overview: The Direct Support Professional (DSP) will work as part of a team to serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Springfield area. At Rise & Shine, DSPs support clients with living meaningful and rewarding lives. This includes assisting with daily living activities, administering medication and advocacy.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, hourly

Reports to: Program Manager

Essential Job Functions

• Support clients with daily living activities, such as personal care and health management, communication, achieving personal and educational goals, meal planning and preparation, shopping, housekeeping, basic home maintenance and safety, home management, financial management, community involvement, developing meaningful connections, and decision making.
• Transporting individuals in company vehicles or on public transit.
• Advocate for the rights of the people we support.
• Assist with creating Individual Support Plans (ISPs) and Behavioral Support Plans (BSPs).
• Administer medication to clients requiring such support.
• Documentation in Therap and record keeping as required.
• Report suspected neglect or abuse per the OAR requirements.
• Adhere to Individual Support Plans and Behavioral Support Plans that have been formulated to support clients’ safety and wellbeing, particularly as it applies to violent behaviors.
• Attend all team meetings and training as required.
• Train and welcome new staff into the homes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience as a DSP or CNA (preferred, not required)
• Experience using Therap (preferred, not required)

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass Oregon criminal background screening.
• Must be able to remain awake and alert while on shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs., bend and/or squat.
• Must be able to walk up and down stairs.
• Must be able to perform job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Must be flexible to work at different locations depending on where there is need for additional support during their weekly schedule.

The above statements describe the general nature of work being performed. At no time, should the above be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required to do set tasks. This job description does not imply or constitute as a contract for employment.

If you can commit to and live with the following principles, then you are the type of person who will be successful and help our company thrive. If you feel this level of engagement is not right for you or that you’re not willing or able to participate with us at this level, we are not a good fit for you.
Our expectation is that you will take the steps necessary to do what you say you are going to do and be accountable for your actions. In other words, live “Above the Line.”We understand that not every person is ready for this level of performance, and we appreciate the honesty of those who decide this is not the right place for them. On the other hand, you would make an ideal candidate to join our company if you are willing to commit to the following Above the Line principles:

• Accountability: See It, Own It, Solve It, Do It
• Become part of the solution
• Respect for others and their feelings
• Act now!
• Ask the question: “What else can I do?”
• Ask the questions: “What coaching do you have for me?” and “What can I do better?”
• Personal ownership and pride
• Reject average
• Show others that you care

Coaching teaches people how to improve their performance. Training teaches people what to do. Culture teaches people how to treat each other. Most of the employees we terminate are fired for a lousy attitude and a cultural miss, not because they forgot the skills that got them hired in the first place.