Area Relief DSP/IS-(Benton/Marion/Polk County)

Do you believe in helping people who experience disabilities lead the life they choose?

You may be a fit for PCL’s Area Relief Team. In this position, you get to take the unique gifts, preferences, and needs of each person you support as a guide to how to walk in partnership with the person toward a life of opportunity, well-being, freedom, and contribution. You will be a role model, mentor, and ambassador to the team members you work with and people you support. You get to support people lead self-directed lives while they participate in their communities.

Please use this Google Forms link to apply directly to PCL: forms.gle/3cxadjFZovz1ZTUP8

Or visit us at pclpartnership.org/careers for all of our open applications

Compensation: Wage will be $21.50/hr

Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Employee assistance program, Flexible spending account, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance

Education/Experience Requirements/Preferences:

Must have a minimum of 1 year experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Job Specific Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years old

Be able to regularly lift a minimum of 50 lbs

Be able to be certified with an Individual Focus certificate in Oregon Intervention System (OIS)

Be able to be certified and maintain certification with First Aid/CPR

Pass a State/Federal criminal history check

Pass a pre-employment drug screen for the use of illegal substances in Oregon

Position Specific Requirements:

You receive your schedule at least 2 weeks in advance.

This position is VERY flexible, work schedule varies - Fri-Sun are REQUIRED working days. You could be working Days, Evenings, Awake Overnights, Live-Ins (example: Fri 2pm-Sun 8pm).

You can pick 2 non-weekend (Mon - Thurs) days off as your preferred days off. We do not guarantee these days off, but it is good to know your preference.

Provide on-call support 1 week every 5-7 weeks, supervisors will call you to come in and cover call-outs.

Need to be free of other commitments (other job/school).

In this position, you are required to live within a 30 mile radius of the region to respond to for immediate needs.

Mental Activities:

Must be able to interpret various verbal and written instructions.

Must be able perform basic math skills.

Must be able read a variety of books, magazines, instruction manuals and other related writings.

Training Requirements and Expectations:

Attend a required Meet and Greet. This is the scheduled first day of work.

Shadow shifts between Meet and Greet and Orientation Training.

Attend a two week in-person paid orientation training

Complete all classes and submit all documentation required during orientation.

Apply here today: recruiting2.ultipro.com/PAR1046PARI/JobBoard/3a9ec85f-4ebc-4515-adbe-75449373a28d/Opportunity/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=035f7857-f323-4160-99ef-0091fd3224d8