Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver Part-Time

Dungarvin•Portland, OR

1d•$20

About The Position

At Dungarvin, we have been industry leaders for over 45 years, dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities, autism, and mental health diagnoses. Our person-centered practices empower those we serve to explore their dreams and make meaningful decisions, with our compassionate employees providing active treatment at every opportunity. If you're passionate about helping others in a secure, positive environment that nurtures their needs, self-expression, and goals, and if you're seeking a rewarding career path with opportunities for growth, we want you on our team. TO BE QUALIFIED: Must be at least 18 years old Prefer experience working with persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Successful candidates will be required to meet all Oregon State Department of Human Services requirements WHAT WE OFFER: Rates Starting at: $20.00/Hr Current Schedule Available: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm Hiring Immediately Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees Supplemental Insurance Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees Pet Insurance Free Life Insurance 401 K plan with Match PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees PTO Donation Growth and Development Opportunities Employee Referral Program & Employee Assistance Program Scheduled pay increases National Brand Discounts Tapcheck - early pay access Job mobility options within Dungarvin 15 states of services Paid training and orientation Job Description WHAT YOU GET TO DO: The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for providing direct care, hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) in a manner that ensures their health, safety, successful achievement of service objectives, and personal goals. If you are passionate about providing care and are willing to challenge yourself daily to make a positive impact on the lives of those you care for, we want YOU on our team. Enrich and support the lives of our residents while maintaining a safe and healthy environment Provide companionship and personalized care while encouraging independence and self-care. Assist with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating. Prepare meals and snacks. Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties. Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include using mechanical lift devices. Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate challenging behaviors when needed. Other duties as assigned Qualifications What Makes You a Great Fit: Previous experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities is required Must be at least 18 years old Must be able to provide references Able to attend two weeks of PAID in-house orientation and training Have a passion to help others People-oriented and have a team approach Dependable, adaptable, flexible Good communication is key in this role. You’ll rely on your reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members. Successful candidates will be required to meet all Oregon State Department of Human Services requirements Additional Information Dungarvin believes that diversity and inclusion make our organization stronger. Together, we're working to create a culture that supports our employees and the people we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjAZH-n4lSI #DORJ 2/3

Requirements

Previous experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities is required
Must be at least 18 years old
Must be able to provide references
Able to attend two weeks of PAID in-house orientation and training
Have a passion to help others
People-oriented and have a team approach
Dependable, adaptable, flexible
Good communication is key in this role. You’ll rely on your reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members.
Successful candidates will be required to meet all Oregon State Department of Human Services requirements

Nice To Haves

Prefer experience working with persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

Enrich and support the lives of our residents while maintaining a safe and healthy environment
Provide companionship and personalized care while encouraging independence and self-care.
Assist with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
Prepare meals and snacks.
Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties.
Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include using mechanical lift devices.
Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate challenging behaviors when needed.
Other duties as assigned