Direct Support Professional (DSP)- Enhancing Lives
Location
Mcminnville, OR | United States
Job description
**$500 Sign-On Bonus for All Direct Support Positions**
Supporting People, Making a House a Home
What makes being home feel like you're really at home? Is it when all the chores are done, and you stand in a clean house that smells good? Or when you open your fridge, and you admire all the food that is there for you and ready to eat? What about when you are spending time with friends and family, and you can tell they are happy you are all together? All of these feelings and more make home life feel magical. As a Direct Support Professional with MV Advancements, you get to be the instrument that creates those moments with the people you support. Seeing the smile come to their face when you suggest a beach trip or help with the re-design of their bedroom is what we work for. As a DSP with MV Advancements, you are the element that turns a house into a home.
Core Values and Duties
- We Are People People !-- Everything you do as a DSP and as a part of the MVA team is in the support of others. Being a people person means seeing people as people. Some days, this means going out on berry-picking adventures; other days, it looks like reading them a book while they enjoy time at home. You get the joy of supporting people to enjoy their life in the way they want.
- Let's Try This!-- Approaching situations with creativity and a "Let's Try This" mindset means we are innovators!! We invite you to share your ideas! We are here to advocate for the people in our care, and that means getting creative and always trying new things.
- Be Your Best!-- Let's be honest: cleaning the kitchen, prepping meals, completing documentation, and general housekeeping isn't always glamorous. However, those tasks are VITAL to daily success. Approach your work with the highest level of integrity and be your best.
- We Got This!-- Every problem has a solution if you are willing to hunt for it. Bring positivity and teamwork to your day, and everything is going to be okay!
- PIVOT!-- Just like your own home, our Residential Homes have routines that they flow through, but the unexpected is bound to happen. Pivoting with the changes and refocusing on the next best thing is the only guarantee in your day.
No experience is required for this role! If you are willing to learn, we are happy to teach!
Available Shifts: We are currently hiring for one Part-Time Night Shift (20 hours/week working two nights a week) and one Full-Time Swing shift (40 hours/week working five days a week).
Physical Requirements of a DSP Job
- Ability to Pass CPR Certification: All workers must pass the Red Cross CPR, First Air/AED certification. This required CPR to be performed on the ground, including rescue breaths. All employees must pass the online AND hands-on portions of this certification
- Ability to pass Oregon Intervention Systems Certification:
Salary
This position starts at $18.00, with a 15% shift differential. All hours worked between 7:00 PM and 6:00 AM and any hours worked on Saturday or Sunday earn a shift differential of 15% of your hourly rate! We also offer a $500 sign-on bonu s--$250 at the time of hire and $250 after your first six months.
Benefits (note: benefits with an * are only eligible for full-time employees)
- Paid Personal Time Off
- 6 Paid holidays plus three "floating" holidays
- Medical, Dental, and Vision for employee-only coverage at minimal cost to the employee*
- 100% Employer Paid Short Term Disability*
- 100% Employer Paid Life and AD/D Insurance*
- Participation in our Revitalization Program, which may be redeemed after 7 years of continued employment for 4 weeks of paid time off
- Opportunity to participate in company-sponsored 401(k) with employer contribution*
- 100% Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program for employees and their households.
- Access to Telemedicine for the employee and anyone in their household.
- State and Federally mandated leave programs, i.e., Oregon Sick Leave, Oregon Family Medical Leave
If you have questions, contact our Recruitment Specialist via email at [email protected] or over the phone at 503-687-2504.
EEO Statement
MV Advancements provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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$18 - $20.7 per hour
