The primary goal of the Life Launch Direct Support Professional - Area Relief (LLDSP-AR) is to step into any shift within the Life Launch Department and ensure that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities receive the necessary support for a person-centered life. This role is utilized for long-term openings or when additional staff is needed. LLDSP-AR professionals provide reassurance and stability to both team members and those they support, acting as role models and mentors. This professional plays a vital role in helping people lead self-directed lives and fully participate in their communities. Empowerment and participation are essential since prejudices can create barriers that prevent individuals with mental or physical disabilities from enjoying a good quality of life. A LLDSP-AR is dedicated to providing creative and effective person-centered community support, equipped with the skills to deliver flexible, high-quality, community-focused services.
Wage & Benefits: $24.50 per hour
- We are also offering a $1,000 sign on bonus that is paid out in increments at set milestones of your employment!
- We 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.
Position Type: Full-Time, 35-40 hours weekly with additional compensated overtime during on-call week
Skills and Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age when starting employment.
- Must have at least 1 year of employment or volunteer experience with People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
- This position requires a valid driver’s license and to drive your own vehicle and be reimbursed for non-commuting miles.
- Must have and show basic computer skills and can learn agency applications.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Well-organized and attentive to detail.
- Cooperative and willing to learn.
- Ability to interpret various instructions.
- Enhanced math skills – must be able to accurately balance a budget and basic math transactions.
- Professional, clear, and positive oral and written communication skills both expressive and receptive.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
- PCL’s Team members must have dependable, reliable, and regular work attendance, and must adhere to attendance policies.
Job Duties:
This position requires that you be able to work a variety of shifts. Including, but not limited to, days, swings, awake overnights, and live-in positions. Working weekends (Saturday and Sunday) is a requirement for this position. The working location of your schedule varies.
The work schedule is given to you at least two weeks in advance.
You will be scheduled for a minimum of 35 hours each week except for the week you are on-call.
You will be on-call for one week every five weeks and will be expected to work up to 20 hours of overtime during the on-call week, as needed.
- LLDSP-ARs may travel to these counties to provide support: Marion, Polk, Yamhill, Linn, and Benton County.
- Daily tasks may involve distributing medications, cooking, house cleaning, working through challenging behaviors, and intimate care.
- Help people get to the activities they want to go to, some examples are going swimming, watching movies, hiking, going to concerts, and so much more!
- Plan and follow through with fun activities to help people achieve their goals.
- Work one on one with a person providing intentional, individual supports.
- Help someone build and maintain relationships while respecting their dignity, individual choice, input, and health and safety needs.
- Promote and implement PCL’s mission in the lives of those we support.
- Provide a stable living environment by respecting dignity, individual choice, input, and health and safety needs.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift and transfer 25 pounds minimum; some positions may require more.
- Appropriately and efficiently responding to emergencies and/or crises (including but not limited to the use of physical intervention).
Certifications and Training:
- Must pass required DHS background check and Protective Service Investigations.
- Complete and maintain all certifications as required by the position, PCL, and other governing agencies.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain certification to a satisfactory level in Oregon Intervention System (training provided if hired).
- Must be able to obtain and maintain certification in CPR (training provided if hired).
- Complete all duties related to being a Mandatory Abuse Reporter.
- New hire orientation and on-site training must be completed within 60 days of hire.