Direct Support Professional

Our mission is to serve, provide for, and champion individuals with disabilities.

About the role

Working at Evergreen Life Services isn’t just a job; it’s a rewarding career. Whether you provide direct care in our adult day care or in a group home, or you serve in a support or corporate office role, you will be an important part of the Evergreen team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the health and welfare of the individuals served
• Assist individuals served with medication and treatment plans as needed
• Assist individuals served in the care and cleaning of their home, including reporting of maintenance needs
• Assist individuals served with money management including budgeting, banking, and shopping
• Assist individuals served with daily life activities such as: meal preparation, reading usage, use of telephone, use of community services (post office, mass transportation), housekeeping, clothing care, self-care, and personal hygiene
• Make food and non-food purchases for the home when requested
• Prepare meals
• Ensure the maintenance of the home and grounds are done as requested
• Complete all required documentation in accordance with applicable state agency(ies) and Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries, Inc. policies and procedures
• Implement behavioral and other programs as trained and requested
• Auxiliary Duties:
• Provide individuals served transportation in company or personal vehicle as requested
• Identify potential behavior triggers and defuse or redirect as needed to ensure safety and well-being of all involved
• Work assigned shifts as required by management
• Attend all training classes as required

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age (non-driver) or 21 years of age (driver)
• Effectively read, write and communicate verbally in English and must be able to read and understand instructions, perform record-keeping and write reports
• Meet and maintain all requirements of the applicable state agency(ies), including good standing with state abuse and neglect registry
• Ability to learn basic computer skills (i.e. turn on/off, log in/out, input data, approve timesheet)
• Prior experience as a direct support worker preferred

Qualifications

• Constantly moves about to coordinate work
• Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 25 pounds while assisting individuals served in home, workshop, or job site.
• Regularly assist individuals served physically by lifting and positioning them as appropriate
• Constantly alert and aware to consumer’s needs
• Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions
• Represent Evergreen in public in a fashion that would reflect credibility and professionalism on the organization.
• Desire to work with people with disabilities and enhance their quality of life
• Function successfully in stressful situations
• Demonstrate high moral standards so as to be a positive role model for individuals served
• Complete all orientation and on the job training prior to starting work

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional development opportunities

Schedule

Shifts may vary based on department and position requirements.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Contact

If you are interested in joining our team, please visit our website at evergreenls.org.