Job Description
Job Description
Floating Direct Support Professional 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.
Position Overview : The Floating Direct Support Professional (DSP) will fill in on several teams 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
- Possess the flexibility to float to different locations when callouts occur, and cover shifts at different homes and multiple programs.
- 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.
- Ability to work at multiple locations
- 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 formulated to support clients’ safety and well-being, particularly as it applies to violent behaviors.
- Attend all team meetings and training as required.
- Train and welcome new staff into the homes.
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.