Part-Time caregiver for 16yr old (1E0406G)

Family Relief Resources • Lake Oswego, OR

10d • $23 - $25

About The Position

Family Relief Resources (FRR) provides person-centered daily care for families and clients with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. This part-time caregiver role supports an energetic almost-16-year-old in the home and community. The client enjoys My Little Pony, Legos, music, video games, silly novels, neighborhood walks, and short hikes. He is interested in learning to ride the bus, becoming more active, and building friendships with teens who share his interests. The family is seeking a patient, attentive DSP who can support socialization, help him manage strong emotions, and identify calming strategies when he is dysregulated. The family is open to coverage during any portion of the stated schedule, and applicants with availability within the desired hours are encouraged to apply.

DSPs provide one-to-one support at a client’s home and in the community. Duties vary by client and may include teaching independent-living skills such as self-care, behavior management, budgeting, cooking, shopping, and cleaning. FRR has no physical facility; activities take place in clients’ homes or the community.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Pass a criminal history check.
• Work a minimum of 15 hours per month.
• Have direct experience working with children and/or adults with varying support needs, including intellectual and/or behavioral disabilities.
• Have basic technology skills, including the ability to use a smartphone for timekeeping, reports, and communication.
• Understand confidentiality requirements and how to safeguard individual information.
• Be literate and able to understand 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 while providing services.
• Obtain CPR and First Aid certification within three months of hire.
• Complete state-required online training courses before hire and within three months of hire.
• Complete 24 hours of continuing education per year.
• Have a valid driver’s license and a car with current insurance; some clients require transportation.
• Be patient, kind, positive, reliable, flexible, and able to work independently.

Nice To Haves

• Share interests with the client, including neighborhood walks and short hikes.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one care in the client’s home and support community activities that promote learning skills and socialization.
• Help the client strengthen socialization skills and work toward making friendships.
• Support the client in managing strong emotions and identifying effective calming strategies.
• Encourage activity through neighborhood walks and short hikes.
• Teach independent-living skills as appropriate, including self-care, behavior management, budgeting, cooking, shopping, and cleaning.
• Track visits using GPS location verification through a smartphone timekeeping application.
• Create and submit specific progress notes after each shift and a progress report once per quarter.
• Maintain the assigned schedule, work independently, and communicate reliably with the client’s family and the agency.
• Respond to emergencies while delivering services.

Benefits

• Holiday pay at time and a half.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Paid vacation for employees working 30 or more hours per week, available six months after hire.
• 401(k) with employer match for employees working 30 or more hours per week, available one year after hire.
• Paid sick days.
• Paid continuing education opportunities.
• Free gym membership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed