Caregiver (DSP) - Cool, Young Man (NW Portland)

UCP Oregon•Portland, OR

6h•Onsite

About The Position

UCP Oregon is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a young man with developmental disabilities who lives independently in NW Portland. He is active and has interests in screenwriting, comic books, coffee, video games, and visiting Powell's. The role involves assisting with medication and meal preparation, household chores, bathing, and dressing. Additionally, the position includes providing life coaching and support during moments of anxiety. The position is located near public transit lines and offers street parking if driving is chosen.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Ability to pass pre-hiring screenings including reference check, physical with a 50lb lifting test, and criminal history background check
Must be at least 18 years old if choosing to drive for UCP
Must have a current driver’s license if choosing to drive for UCP
Must have a reliable personal vehicle if choosing to drive for UCP
Must have at least two years of driving experience if choosing to drive for UCP
Must have auto insurance if choosing to drive for UCP
Must have a clean driving record if choosing to drive for UCP

Nice To Haves

Experience in the mental health or developmental disability field

Responsibilities

Prepare medication and meals
Perform household chores
Assist with bathing and dressing
Provide life coaching
Talk through situations when experiencing anxiety

Benefits

Annual wage increase based on satisfactory performance
Eligible for overtime pay for hours worked over 40 hours per week
Holiday pay (double pay for the first 12 hours of any agency holiday shift that you work)
Medical, vision, prescription, and alternative care coverage (including massage therapy and naturopathy) for employee, spouse/domestic partner, and children (if working 30-40 hours/week)
3 weeks of paid time off per year rising to 4 weeks after 5 years of service (if working 30-40 hours/week)
2 weeks of paid time off per year (if working 20-29 hours/week)
Mileage reimbursement if driving for UCP
401k retirement plan with up to a 4% employer match
Fun, casual work environment
Opportunities for advancement and growth