Caregiver (DSP) - Supported Living Specialist

UCP Oregon • Portland, OR

21h • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for a chance to make a difference every day? Would you like to work one-on-one with people who experience developmental disabilities? If so, UCP Oregon might have the perfect job for you! At UCP, we get to know our clients’ life goals and supports utilizing a person-centered approach. We empower them to develop their self-advocacy abilities because we believe in the power of assisting the folks we serve to make informed and independent choices, develop deeper connections within the community, and achieve personal goals. Our dedicated staff provide exceptional care and services making our person-centered mission worth sharing. In addition, our work culture is progressive, casual, open door, and fun. We’re currently seeking a “Supported Living Specialist” who will help adults who experience developmental disabilities to live independently in their own houses and apartments. You’ll get to help them make their own choices, learn awesome new skills, and do fun activities in the community. Some folks will need help with chores, and others will need assistance with personal care such as showering and medication administration. You’ll work one-on-one, so you’ll have the time to build real relationships. You will work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday (8 to 9 hours per day, generally between the hours of 8am to 6pm). If you work a 9-hour day a couple days per week, you will be scheduled to work fewer hours other days during the same week. Note: You will be on-call for 35 days per year. When you are on-call, you will be paid overtime pay for hours worked over 40 hours per week. This is a great job for people who want to gain experience in the fields of social services, social justice, non-profits, and healthcare… and for anyone who’s looking for a long-term career. Be proud of where you work! Come join UCP Oregon.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Be able to transport clients in your car: be at least 18 years old, have a current driver’s license, a reliable personal vehicle, at least two years of driving experience, auto insurance, and a clean driving record.
• Be able to pass a reference check, a physical with a lifting test of 50lbs, and a criminal history background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in developmental disability field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Help adults who experience developmental disabilities to live independently in their own houses and apartments.
• Help clients make their own choices, learn new skills, and do fun activities in the community.
• Assist with chores.
• Provide assistance with personal care such as showering and medication administration.
• Work one-on-one to build real relationships with clients.

Benefits

• $20.52 per hour.
• Eligible for overtime pay for hours worked over 40 hours per week.
• Great medical, vision, prescription, and alternative care coverage (including massage therapy and naturopathy) for employee, spouse/domestic partner, and children.
• 3 weeks of paid time off, rising incrementally to 4 weeks after 5 years of service.
• 11 paid holidays off per year.
• 401k retirement plan with up to 4% employer match.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Partial cell phone reimbursement ($10 per month).
• Fun, casual work environment, with lots of opportunities for advancement and growth, at one of the top-ranked non-profits in Oregon.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED