Life Launch Area Relief Direct Support Professional (DSP-AR)

The primary goal of the Life Launch Direct Support Professional - Area Relief (LLDSP-AR) is to step into any shift within the Life Launch Department and ensure that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities receive the necessary support for a person-centered life. This role is utilized for long-term openings or when additional staff is needed. LLDSP-AR professionals provide reassurance and stability to both team members and those they support, acting as role models and mentors. This professional plays a vital role in helping people lead self-directed lives and fully participate in their communities. Empowerment and participation are essential since prejudices can create barriers that prevent individuals with mental or physical disabilities from enjoying a good quality of life. A LLDSP-AR is dedicated to providing creative and effective person-centered community support, equipped with the skills to deliver flexible, high-quality, community-focused services.

Wage & Benefits: $24.50 per hour

• We are also offering a $1,000 sign on bonus that is paid out in increments at set milestones of your employment!


• We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Supplemental Insurance and FSA for full-time employees, 401(K), Gym discounts and reimbursements, and other lifestyle discounts available to all employees.

Position Type: Full-Time, 35-40 hours weekly with additional compensated overtime during on-call week

Skills and Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age when starting employment.


• Must have at least 1 year of employment or volunteer experience with People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.


• This position requires a valid driver’s license and to drive your own vehicle and be reimbursed for non-commuting miles.


• Must have and show basic computer skills and can learn agency applications.


• Excellent interpersonal skills.


• Well-organized and attentive to detail.


• Cooperative and willing to learn.


• Ability to interpret various instructions.


• Enhanced math skills – must be able to accurately balance a budget and basic math transactions.


• Professional, clear, and positive oral and written communication skills both expressive and receptive.


• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.


• PCL’s Team members must have dependable, reliable, and regular work attendance, and must adhere to attendance policies.

Job Duties:

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  This position requires that you be able to work a variety of shifts. Including, but not limited to, days, swings, awake overnights, and live-in positions. Working weekends (Saturday and Sunday) is a requirement for this position. The working location of your schedule varies.

  
  


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  The work schedule is given to you at least two weeks in advance.

  
  


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  You will be scheduled for a minimum of 35 hours each week except for the week you are on-call.

  
  


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  You will be on-call for one week every five weeks and will be expected to work up to 20 hours of overtime during the on-call week, as needed.

  
  


• LLDSP-ARs may travel to these counties to provide support: Marion, Polk, Yamhill, Linn, and Benton County.


• Daily tasks may involve distributing medications, cooking, house cleaning, working through challenging behaviors, and intimate care.


• Help people get to the activities they want to go to, some examples are going swimming, watching movies, hiking, going to concerts, and so much more!


• Plan and follow through with fun activities to help people achieve their goals.


• Work one on one with a person providing intentional, individual supports.


• Help someone build and maintain relationships while respecting their dignity, individual choice, input, and health and safety needs.


• Promote and implement PCL’s mission in the lives of those we support.


• Provide a stable living environment by respecting dignity, individual choice, input, and health and safety needs.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and transfer 25 pounds minimum; some positions may require more.


• Appropriately and efficiently responding to emergencies and/or crises (including but not limited to the use of physical intervention).

Certifications and Training:

• Must pass required DHS background check and Protective Service Investigations.


• Complete and maintain all certifications as required by the position, PCL, and other governing agencies.


• Must be able to obtain and maintain certification to a satisfactory level in Oregon Intervention System (training provided if hired).


• Must be able to obtain and maintain certification in CPR (training provided if hired).


• Complete all duties related to being a Mandatory Abuse Reporter.


• New hire orientation and on-site training must be completed within 60 days of hire.