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About the Role
Schedule: DSP can potentially work full time (maximum of 30-35 hours/week). However, DSP would start with shorter shifts of 1-3 hours to get to know he client, then slowly work up to more full time hours.
Summer hours: family can use help any time throughout each day. This can be as early as 8am, or as late as 10pm. They're very flexible right now.
School year hours: At least 3 weekdays between Monday to Friday from 3-6:30pm and one weekend day/week from around 12-6:30pm. Plus, more daytime hours available during school breaks! (start and end times are flexible)
Description: This client a tall 12 year old, and is a sweet, warm kid who loves the Power Rangers theme song, Frozen, and Toy Story. He used to be non-verbal, but he's started using small phrases this past year, and has a communication device. His mom would like a DSP who really takes initiative and engages with him. He is shy to new people,
but the family hopes the DSP will form a strong relationship so they
can eventually take the client out into the community for fun
activities. When escalated, he has behaviors such as hitting, scratching, throwing objects, and elopement, so they need a DSP who is familiar with those behaviors and can help with prevention and mitigation. He can spend long periods of time on/off screaming, so they need a patient, understanding DSP who, like his mom, can laugh it off and take things one day at a time.
Requirements:
Must be comfortable traveling to the clients home for work. Please use zip-code 97217 for commute reference.
Should be open minded and ready to collaborate with the whole care team.
Oregon Intervention System (OIS) training required within 90 days of hire.
Qualifications:
Experience with excessive behaviors required (i.e. elopement, streaking, property destruction, aggression, intrusiveness, etc.
Requirements
Daily Requirements:
Scheduling – each DSP has a set schedule with the assigned client(s)
Smart phone – use a cell phone to clock in/out for visits and complete the daily progress notes.
Patient, Kind and Positive – caring for clients with disabilities requires someone who can be patient, support the client through kindness and understanding, and provide positive reinforcement throughout the shift.
Driving – depending on the client, they may need to be driven to community events or appointments. Valid license and insurance required if driving will be needed.
Support – develop and maintain positive working relationships with the assigned client(s), their families and the FRR Support Manager