Direct Support Professional (DSP) for multiple sites.

Are you looking for a rewarding job? Do you enjoy helping people who just need a leg up?

Northwest Mental Health Management Services, Inc. is looking for YOU!

NWMH is committed to the integration of our consumers into everyday life rather than the isolation that too often occurs due to perceived but incorrect assumptions about people with intellectual challenges. We provide challenging opportunities for dependable staff who enjoy supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential settings. You will assist consumers with all activities of daily living, including medication, outings, shopping, personal care and daily challenges. But we can’t do it without YOU!

If you

• Can start at $32,240 a year with yearly increases. We pay a starting hourly rate of $15.50 per hour; which has been temporarily increased due to the pandemic’s demands to $18.50 per hour. This temporary increase will be reviewed by the agency on a quarterly basis.
• Appreciate paid training while you get state certified
• Can use medical, dental and life insurance
• Would enjoy getting 8 recognized holidays off and paid each year
• Earn paid vacation and paid sick leave; and

If you

• Are at least 18 years old
• Have a high school education or GED
• Can pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Can pass a criminal background check
• Answer "No" to a questions of whether or not you have been named as a perpetrator in a substantiated Adult or Child Protective Service investigation?

then we can start you working and earning towards your employment goal.

Opportunities for advancement are offered.

Helping others is a reward that will stay with you the rest of your life. We want that for you.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Deliver training, support, and assistance to consumers in the areas of personal care, recreation and leisure, daily living skills, social skills, health needs, personal preferences, exercising of individual rights, community integration, and behavior management.
• Participate in the design, implementation and monitoring of the consumers’ individualized support plan.Your observations and opinions are crucial to tailoring an achievable plan.
• Accurately administer prescribed medications to consumers as ordered by physicians.
• Accurately complete required documentation including but not limited to program data, incident reports, daily log, progress notes, and health records.
• Ensure consumers’ health and safety at all times including but not limited to prevention of abuse, perform CPR, perform Standard First Aid, perform Heimlich procedure, and evacuate consumers in case of a fire.
• Prepare consumers’ meals following published menus.

Apply NWMH 1020 Portland Avenue Gladstone, OR 97267 503-655-6674

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime

COVID-19 considerations:
In order to comply with the Governor's mandate and OHA rules, applicants must provide proof of being fully vaccinated by their hire date, or submit an application for exemption as allowed pursuant to OHA's regulation.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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