Direct Support Professional (Adults)
ALBERTINA KERR CENTERS
Summary
Help people with disabilities build skills and experience to live their best lives! At Albertina Kerr, we support and empower individuals with the goal of helping them thrive as they lead self-determined lives within their communities.
Job description
In this role, you will…
- Positively influence the lives of people, helping them to live their best life.
- Provide high-quality personal care.
- Connect with people important to the person to provide the best support.
- Ensure the rights of all people served are recognized, respected, promoted, and upheld.
- Assist the people served in the community, on home visits, and on trips.
- Drives motor vehicles to transport people we serve, run errands, or other business as assigned.
- Communicate professionally with family members, community members, medical professionals, and others.
- Learn and follow Behavior Support Plans for people we support.
- Perform nursing tasks as trained and assigned by a Nurse.
- Observe and respond to concerns regarding general health and specific conditions.
- Monitor and track vital signs, weight, sleep, mood, etc.
- Although assigned to a primary group home, support may be needed at other group homes.
- Other duties as assigned or needed.
- Position covered under SEIU Local 503 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
Requirements
- At least 18 years old
- Great social skills
- Ability to lift, push and pull 50 pounds
- Knows basic cooking skills and willing to learn new recipes
- Knows basic cleaning skills
- Willing to be flexible and learn new skills
- Preference for applicants who can work at least one weekend day
- Ability to meet background check and reference check requirements
- Current and valid driver's license
- No more than two driving infractions in the last two years
Benefits
- Paid 2-week training program
- 100% paid medical plan
- 100% paid dental plan
- 100% paid vision plan
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
Company overview
Albertina Kerr Centers is a prominent nonprofit organization based in Oregon that provides comprehensive mental health and developmental disability services to children, youth, and families. Founded in 1907, the organization has a long-standing history of serving vulnerable populations in the Pacific Northwest region. Albertina Kerr offers a wide range of services including residential treatment programs, community-based mental health services, crisis intervention, and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization operates multiple facilities and programs designed to address complex behavioral health needs while promoting recovery, resilience, and community integration. With a focus on trauma-informed care and evidence-based practices, Albertina Kerr Centers plays a critical role in Oregon's mental health service system, providing specialized care for those with significant behavioral health challenges. The organization collaborates with various community partners, healthcare providers, and government agencies to deliver integrated services that support individuals and families in achieving better mental health outcomes and improved quality of life.