Direct Support Professional

Clarvida OR - Renew

Job Description

Job Title: Certified Support Provider (CSP) Program:All State: OR - Residential Population Served: Youth and Adult Reports To: Program Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY The Certified Support Provider (CSP) directly serves our clientele, providing care, support and skills-training to individuals with developmental disabilities and/or mental health challenges.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in menu planning, grocery shopping, food preparation and cooking as per medical/nutritional orders.
• Provide clothing, bathing, and hygiene assistance as required.
• Administer medication to clients and provide medical support as required per training and written doctor’s orders.
• Follow individual client programs and support documents, data tracking to meet medical, life skills, social skills and behavior needs/goals.
• Assist with the activities of daily living.
• Provide social skills training for interaction with staff and residents as well as integration into the community.
• Participate in client activity planning and implementation.
• Transport clients into the community (approved drivers only).
• Represent/advocate for the needs and desires of clients.
• Offer the clients meaningful choices and respect their input.
• Model appropriate behavior.
• Keep house, yard, and program vehicles neat and clean.
• Use company equipment appropriately.
• Perform vehicle maintenance tracking if assigned.
• Be prepared for potential emergencies.
• Maintain client and staff safety by remaining alert to and eliminating potential hazards.
• Read written and electronic communications in a timely manner.
• Interact respectfully and cooperatively with co-workers.
• Generate effective and accurate documentation of client daily and medical needs. Provide accurate and complete documentation.
• Use Therap, email, and other communication tools appropriately.
• Comply with all relevant Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs).
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Follow the dress code.
• Follow assigned schedule (days and times).
• Participate in and complete all initial and on-going training and professional development activities.
• Maintain all required certifications and licenses without lapses.
• Attend all staff meetings as scheduled.
• Work independently or as an active member of a team as circumstances dictate.
• Foster an environment that encourages skill building and independence as allowed by individual plans.
• Other duties as assigned or necessary to support the program and/or company.

OTHER DUTIES

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TRAVEL

• This position may require up to 5% travel time.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• N/A

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Driver License with clean driving record (as needed; when applicable per Program).
• Ability to pass background checks, including ODHS Criminal History.
• Must be minimum eighteen (18) years of age.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Language Skills

Ability to respond effectively displaying professionalism, sensitivity, and empathy to linguistic, cultural, social, economic, and individual differences and challenges. Ability to write and maintain accurate and timely documentation. Ability to present information 1:1 and to groups in an organized and concise manner.

• Multi-tasking Skills

Must be able to work independently as well as a member of a team. Must have excellent organizational and time management skills. Must remain flexible and able to handle multiple priorities with the ability to adjust to high pressure and rapidly changing business conditions.

• Reasoning Ability

Ability to quickly assess unique situations and develop and apply strategies to effectively meet the needs of the child and family. Ability to interpret contracts and ensure compliance. Ability to provide exemplary service to employees and outside constituents.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

• Consistently exemplifies Clarvida Core Values of Compassion, Inclusion, Accountability, Advocacy, and Resilience.
• Effective, respectful, and professional written and verbal communication.
• Rapport building and maintenance with youth and adults.
• Excellent time management, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Problem solving/crisis management skills.
• Professional boundaries and self-care routines.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the developmental disabilities and mental health fields.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with individuals, families, service providers, county and state officials, professionals, and the general public.
• Ability to supervise and hold others accountable.
• Ability to maintain accurate and complete records.
• Ability to facilitate the development of services to meet the needs of people with disabilities.
• Ability to perform basic math and computer word processing tasks.
• Decision-making skills.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work as an active team member.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

MY SIGNATURE BELOW INDICATES THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND AGREE THAT I AM QUALIFIED AS TO EDUCATION AND SKILL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION(S):

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EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE DATE

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1 Certified Support Provider Revised 09/15/2025