Curry County - Direct Support Professional (DSP)

About the role

Provide hands-on support with activities of daily living and community participation for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Maintain accurate electronic documentation and ensure a safe, supportive environment while collaborating with the care team.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes, communities, and day support settings.
• Help the people we serve build independence, work toward personal goals, participate in activities they enjoy, and remain connected to their communities.
• Complete required electronic documentation accurately and on time.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment while following agency policies and safety protocols.
• Collaborate respectfully with individuals, families, guardians, coworkers, case managers, and other members of the support team.
• Remain calm and respond appropriately during emergencies, medical events, behavioral incidents, and other unexpected situations.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Successfully complete an ODHS-approved background check and remain eligible for continued employment.
• Not be excluded or debarred from participating in federally funded health care programs.
• Be able to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with individuals, families, guardians, coworkers, health care professionals, and case management teams.
• Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, and respectful communication in all settings.
• Remain calm and respond appropriately during emergencies, behavioral incidents, medical events, and other unexpected situations.
• Use a smartphone or electronic device for communication, scheduling, timekeeping, and service documentation.
• Be physically able to perform the essential functions of the assigned position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Hold a valid driver's license when transportation is an assigned job duty.
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification, or complete agency-provided certification after hire at no cost.
• Prior experience supporting individuals with I/DD or working in a caregiving role is helpful, but not required.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Successfully complete an ODHS-approved background check and remain eligible for continued employment.
• Not be excluded or debarred from participating in federally funded health care programs.
• Be able to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with individuals, families, guardians, coworkers, health care professionals, and case management teams.
• Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, and respectful communication in all settings.
• Remain calm and respond appropriately during emergencies, behavioral incidents, medical events, and other unexpected situations.
• Use a smartphone or electronic device for communication, scheduling, timekeeping, and service documentation.
• Be physically able to perform the essential functions of the assigned position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Hold a valid driver's license when transportation is an assigned job duty.
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification, or complete agency-provided certification after hire at no cost.
• Prior experience supporting individuals with I/DD or working in a caregiving role is helpful, but not required.