Overview
DSP (Direct Support Professional) Jobs in Corvallis, OR at Benco
Are you looking for a meaningful job? Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of adults who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities?
Come work for Benco! Benco is a non-profit in Corvallis hiring full-time and part-time Direct Support Professionals (DSP’s).
Qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED.
Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Benco offers various set schedules and paid training.
Wages and Raises:
Starting wage range DOE $18.00 – $22.08/hr. Capped at $29.84/hr.
Benco gives a 3% wage increase at 6 months of employment, a 5% wage increase at 1 year of employment, a 3% wage increase at 1.5 years of employment, a 5% wage increase at 2 years of employment and a 6% wage increase annually thereafter until the employee has reached the cap for that position.
Benefits:
Benco offers medical, vision, dental, sick and vacation accrual, retirement plan and life insurance for employees working at least 30 regularly scheduled hours per week.
Benco offers the opportunity to apply for the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) credentialing. The program offers to elevate the status of Direct Support Professionals by improving practice standards, promoting system reform, and advancing their knowledge, skills, and values. Furthermore, offering the control to increase your wages as you complete each credentialing program if you have not reached the CAP for that position.
Duties of the job:
Positive teamwork with co-workers and organization.
Positive, cooperative relationships with outside agencies.
Read all policies and procedures, review new and revised policies as needed.
Respect resident rights and assure they are met.
Assist/encourage residents in all aspects of active involvement in their home.
Assist residents with family and personal contacts.
Assist residents in the purchase and upkeep of personal belongings.
Assist/encourage resident involvement in community activities.
Assist residents with appointments as needed. (Medical, community, job based, etc.)
Assure that the resident’s nutritional needs are met. (Well-balanced meals follow special diet recommendations, doctor’s orders & follow menus.)
Assure that a safe home environment is maintained at all times.
Maintain an environment that promotes maximum growth and independence for residents.
Assure compliance with emergency procedure requirements. (Fire drills, emergency policy/phone numbers, etc.)
Assure that resident confidentiality is maintained.
Initiate resident involvement in activities.
Assist in keeping resident personal property lists updated.
Assure program is kept clean.
Assist residents in all areas of personal hygiene as needed.
Administer and handle medication according to policy and OAR’s.
Document all behavior programs and tracking forms.
Read all log entries daily. (Medication, T-Logs, behavior logs, etc.)
Document all resident training programs.
Accurately spend and account for program finances.
Accurately spend and account for resident purchases.
Keep resident money safeguarded at all times.
Complete and turn in all reports required at specific time due. (i.e. time sheets, in-service records, mileage forms, etc.)
Attend all mandatory staff meetings.
Be prepared to lift, transfer and help residents in any way that may require lifting at least 60lbs.
Be prepared to carry the pager cell phone and be on a pager phone rotation should the need come up.
Other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator or Assistant Program Coordinator.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 – $22.08 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid orientation
Paid time off
Paid training
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Company: Benco
Location: Corvallis, OR
