DSPs provide support to individuals who experience developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. These supports enhance the quality of life of supported individuals and include but are not limited to; hygiene, self-care, motor skills, vocational skills, communication and social skills, behavior self-management, community integration, and recreational and leisure activities.

DSP Responsibilities include:

• Promote and implement EPC’ s mission, ensuring that supports delivered prioritize inclusivity, acceptance, and client empowerment.

• Provide an environment that promotes person-centered thinking, and an individual's right to choice, respect, and dignity.

• Ensure the health and safety of program participants.

• Maintain positive relationships with participants, Staff, and others in the community not paid to provide supports.

• Respect and maintain the confidentiality of the participant's supports and records. Be able to work unsupervised and alone with the participant(s) supported.

• Meet all deadlines and complete detailed daily documentation.

Requirements and Skills:

• Be at least 18 years of age.

• Be legally eligible to work in the United States

• Understand the requirements of maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding individual information.

• Pass a State/Federal criminal history check and not be on the list of excluded or debarred providers maintained by the Office of the Inspector General.

• Be literate and capable of understanding written and oral orders.

• Be able to communicate with individuals, health care providers, case managers, and appropriate others.

• Be able to respond to emergency situations at all times that services are being delivered.

• Be certified and maintain certification in CPR and First Aid by a recognized training agency within 90

• calendar days of employment.

• If transporting individuals, have a valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record and vehicle insurance in compliance with the laws of the Department of Motor Vehicles.

• Be able to be certified and maintain certification Oregon Intervention System (OIS).

• Pass a pre-employment drug screen for the use of illegal substances.

• Able to schedule and coordinate multiple projects and follow through with completion. Utilize excellent interpersonal communication skills.

• Be well organized and attentive to detail. Be cooperative and willing to learn.

• Be able to operate all related computer applications.