Direct Support Professional - Support Companion

Description

$20-$21.75/hr.

Schedule: See options below

Community Vision is seeking to hire full- and part-time Direct Support Professionals who can naturally connect with others and who value humanity and the dignity of others.

At Community Vision:

• Direct Support Professionals work with one person at a time. Our focus is on highly individualized, person-centered supports. You'll never be responsible for supporting multiple people at one time.
• The individuals we support are in charge. Person-centered services may take longer or require more resources, but we do not make decisions that overpower an individual's right to direct their own life.

Available Schedules (times below are approximate w/in 1-2 hours as listed):

Part-time Openings:

Position 1 (Overnight/Day): 20 hrs./wk., with sleep deduction: Sunday 8p-Monday 8p (Oregon City) Car required. ($21/hr.)

Position 2 (Overnight/Day): 20 hrs./wk., with sleep deduction: Friday 10p-Saturday 10p (Beaverton) Driving required. ($21.50/hr.)

Position 3 (Overnights): 22 hrs./wk.: Wednesday 9p-Thursday 7a and Thursday 9p-Friday 9a (SE Portland) Car not required. ($20.75/hr.)

Position 4 (Day/Overnight): 22 hrs./wk.,: Friday 12p-Saturday 10a (SE Portland) Car required. ($21.50/hr.)

Position 5 (Day/Overnight): 22 hrs./wk.,: Saturday 10a-Sunday 8a (SE Portland) Car required. ($21.50/hr.)

Full-time Openings:

Position 6 (Overnights): 32 hrs./wk.: Friday 10p-Saturday 8a, Saturday 8p-Sunday 8a, Sunday 8p-Monday 6a (Rockwood) Car not required. ($20/hr.)

Position 7 (Swings): 40 hrs./wk.: Monday-Friday 2p-10p (Rockwood) Car not required. ($21/hr.)

Position 8 (Weekends): 40 hrs./wk.: Friday 8a-Sunday 8a (Beaverton) Driving required. ($21.75/hr.) Can be split into a part-time schedule.

Position 9 (Overnights): 36 hrs./wk.: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 8p-8a (SE Portland) Car not required. ($20/hr.)

Key aspects of the Direct Support Professional role:

• Assist individuals to make choices and grow their relationships in the community.
• Assist individual with activities of daily living (Dressing, Grooming, Bathing, Eating).
• Support individual with household maintenance (Cleaning, Meal Planning, Meal Preparation).
• Administer medications and treatments.
• Assist individual to plan and get out into the community.
• Support the individual during emergency situations.
• Complete all appropriate documentation to verify work activities.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• One year of experience supporting individual(s) with disability.
• Ability to push, pull, or lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to pass a criminal history check through Oregon Department of Human Services.
• Must not be on the OIG list of excluded individuals and entities.
• Driving required for some positions; must be able to travel to various locations in the Portland metropolitan area.

Employee Benefits:

• Overtime available, not required
• 100% Employer-paid medical, dental, vision and alternative care (naturopathic, acupuncture, massage, chiropractic, etc.)
• Free Costco Membership
• Free, confidential mental health support
• PTO (120 hours within first year)
• Paid Time Off for Bereavement & Jury Duty
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Retirement match & savings program
• And much more!

Community Vision deeply values diversity and strives to provide an inclusive workplace. This begins with equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Community Vision encourages anyone who believes they are qualified for the position to apply.

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