Hiring Direct Support Professionals throughout Oregon

$22 - $24 per hour - Full-time, Part-time

Hiring Direct Support Professionals throughout Oregon.

Joieful Connections is a Community Living Support agency that specializes in providing supportive care to intellectually/Developmentally disabled individuals.  We are actively recruiting qualified Direct Support Professionals recruiting in  Washington, Clackamas, Deschutes, Polk, Lane, Linn, Benton, Marion, Multnomah, Columbia, Lincoln, and Yamhill Counties.

Seeking to fill multiple opportunities with experienced, reliable, kind, fun, Direct Support Professionals, Starting pay at $22.00-$24.00 per hour.   

In addition to a competitive wage, we promote Work-life Balance, 60 hrs of Paid Time Off, 40 hours of NO FAULT PTO, Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits, FSA, Employee Discounts, Employee Assistance, Career Development Resources, Holiday Pay,  Your Birthday paid off, 401K, Cell Phone Reimbursements, Mileage Reimbursements, and Bonuses.

If you have a passion for serving families and individuals living with intellectual or developmental disabilities, a desire to make a difference, the freedom to create your own schedule, and want to be paid competitively, then let’s connect.

Schedules may vary based on your work-life needs; Joieful Connections will work with you to find the right fit for you and the clients they support. 

Position expectations vary based upon the individual client’s needs, as outlined in the Individual Support Plan (ISP). Individual Support Plan may include but is not limited to the following:

o Delivery of personal care in accordance with the individual’s ISP

o Support in Developing Skills (Independent, Social, Communication, Safety, Financial, Emotional regulation, etc)

o Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support

o Assistance with transportation, shopping, banking, and escorts to medical appointments

o General housekeeping and meal preparations

o Observing, assessing, and documenting changes in the client’s behaviors and activities daily 

Direct Support Professional Qualifications: A DSP that’s delivering services to an individual must meet the following criteria:

● Be a minimum of 18 years of age

● Personal Support: 1 year (Required)

● High school or equivalent (Required)

● Be legally eligible to work in the United States.

● English, Reading, Writing, and Spoken (Required)

● Be able to pass a background check

● Honors confidentiality of each client and their family.

● Experience comprehending and implementing care plans.

● Effective communication with families, medical providers, and other support personnel.

● Able to make calm decisions and provide support in emergency situations.

● Be certified in CPR and First Aid by a recognized training agency within 90 calendar days of employment.

● If transporting individuals, have a valid driver's license and vehicle insurance in compliance with the laws of the Department of Motor Vehicles. 

**Must also have a smartphone**

Submit your resume to info@joiefulconnections.com