Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Training & development

We are seeking driven, caring, and experienced DSPs to join our amazing team at Human Connections!

Do you love helping people? Do you want to make a direct difference in someone’s life? Are you an experienced DSP who has been in the field for at least 2 years? If so, consider applying to our DSP position! We offer competitive pay and flexible schedules along with other great benefits such as annual training and ongoing education.

Our direct mission is to ensure that the focus stays on the human at the center of it all while finding creative ways to assist our clients in growing past barriers! Our clients have their own unique strengths and qualities, and we are looking for staff to match that.

DSP responsibilities include:

Becoming familiar with the needs and outcome-based goals of clients served, as created with referral services in clients’ Individualized Service Plan (ISP) and subsequent service agreement with Human Connections;

Provide disability-related supports to client in adherence with the individual contract, to assist the client in identifying barriers, problem-solving, and tracking their goals;

Monitor all physical, mental, emotional, or environmental issues of customers as related to their position and report outcomes or concerns to the Human Connections administration;

Provide training and support to customers in a positive, respectful, and consistent manner; build relationships to assist customers in identifying programming options to meet their goals;

Record data and document outcomes as they relate to the ISP using standardized reporting forms, e.g., Progress Notes and Incident Reports; maintains customer records, and

Attend all required trainings and meetings

Qualifications:

Must meet the following minimum requirements:

Ability to pass a criminal history check conducted by the Department of Human Services;

Access to a reliable vehicle, maintain valid auto insurance with full coverage, and have an acceptable driving record;

Maintain current First Aid and CPR certificate (can be obtained after employment).

At least two years of post-secondary education in a social services field (such as social work, psychology, sociology, etc.) and at least one year of experience providing support services to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities; or

At least one years’ experience with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Preference will be given to applicants with experience providing support services to individuals with co-occurring mental health diagnoses.

High organizational skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Job Perks:

Paid Time Off (Sick & Vacation)

Paid Administrative Time

Paid Training

Paid Mileage and Drive Time

Healthcare Reimbursements

Annual Ongoing Education and Professional Development Training

Flexible schedule

Position Includes:

Full or part-time schedules (up to 40 hours per week for full-time)

Schedule depends on your client(s) but would be anywhere from 7:00am to 7:00pm

Serving clients in multiple locations around the Portland-metro area

Pay from $21.00/hour to $22.50/hour DOE

We look forward to working together to change our clients' lives for the better!