Direct Support Professional
Company: UHI Admin, LLC.
Location: Roseburg
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
SCOPE OF THE POSITION: Umpqua Homes, Inc. (UHI) is a nonprofit
organization that strives to employ caring individuals who provide
person centered growth and support within the home and community.
This position must show an understanding of the basic principles of
dignity and respect for all people. A Direct Support Professional/
Daily Support Activities Professional/ Community Living Support
Professional will support people with intellectual disabilities to
live their lives as they choose and participate within their
community. You may assist people with food preparation, grocery
shopping, personal health and hygiene needs, personal and household
shopping, personal funds management and all required documentation.
This position must be ethical, patient, reliable, communicative,
compassionate, able to work independently, and adaptable. WORK
SCHEDULE: This position is a non-exempt position as defined by the
Department of Labor. The hours and days are to be scheduled to
assure for adequate monitoring and management of the program and
all aspects of its daily operations. The Direct Support
Professional/ Daily Support Activities Professional/ Community
Living Support Professional will be expected to be available to
work weekends, nights and holidays as the site schedule dictates.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:Promote and implement UHI's
mission in the lives of those we supportProvide a stable living
environment by promoting and attending to the individual's right to
respect and dignity, individual choice and input, and health and
safety needs at all times.Dependable, reliable and regular work
attendanceTake pride in meeting deadlines and the quality of work
they produceComplete all duties related to being a Mandatory Abuse
ReporterResponding to emergency and/or crisis situations (may
require physical intervention)Medication administration as needed
and without errorComplete and maintain all certifications as
required by the position, UHI and other governing agenciesMust
maintain a CPR and First Aid Certification, every 2 yearsMust
maintain OIS Certification, every 2 yearsMust complete Core
Competencies as dictated by the state of OregonComplete a minimum
of twelve (12) hours each biennium of ongoing education relevant to
the positionProvide and encourage people to engage within the
community through outings and planned activitiesTo research new
ideas for programs and activities, taking into consideration
individuals' suggestionsAssists with transporting and/or escorting
people to, from and within the program Operate vehicles in a safe
and efficient manner, complying with all traffic and safety
regulationsProvide assistance to the people we support while they
enter and exit the vehicleSafely secure those in wheelchairs, with
the use of tie-downs. Other duties as assigned SKILLS AND
ABILITIES:Able to schedule and coordinate multiple
projectsExcellent interpersonal skillsWell organized and attentive
to detailCooperative and willing to learnAble to operate all
related computer applications and business machinesCapacity to
interpret various instructionsAbility to perform basic math
skillsCapability to read a variety of books, magazines, instruction
manuals and other related writingsAptitude to prepare written
reports using proper punctuation, spelling and grammar
QUALIFICATIONS:Must be at least 18 years' oldPossess a valid ODL
with an acceptable driving record Be able to regularly push, pull
and lift a minimum of 50 lbs. (some locations require more)Pass a
State/Federal criminal history check (fingerprints may be
required)Willing to submit to a pre-employment drug screening for
federally illegal substances.COMPENSATION Wages starting at $12.50.
Wage range is currently $12.50-$16.55.Vacation Leave, Sick Leave,
Oregon Saves & Smart Dollar Medical available for additional cost
(must work 30 or more hours per week)Dental, Vision, AD & D all
available for additional cost (must work 20 or more hours per
week)
Keywords: UHI Admin, LLC., Eugene , Direct Support Professional, Other , Roseburg, Oregon
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