Direct Support Professional - 15yr old (1E0295G)

Family Relief Resources • Clackamas, OR

10d • $23 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Family Relief Resources (FRR) provides person-centered daily care to families and clients with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. This role supports a 15-year-old male on the autism spectrum in home and community settings at his mother's home in West Linn and his father's home in Tigard. The schedule is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The DSP will help the client build social skills, develop independence, and participate in community activities. The client is under 18, and transportation by the DSP is not allowed or required; the family provides transportation. The DSP must be comfortable working at both parents' homes, which are approximately 20 minutes apart.

DSP work is provided on an individual basis in a client's home and in the community; FRR is not a physical facility, and activities take place in clients' homes or the community. Depending on the client, duties may include teaching independent-living skills such as self-care, behavior management, budgeting, cooking, shopping, and cleaning. The role requires reliable independent work, communication with the client’s family and agency, and documentation after shifts and quarterly progress reports. A smartphone is needed for GPS-verified visit timekeeping and reporting. Although driving is generally listed among DSP role requirements for some clients, this specific client does not require or allow DSP transportation.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Pass a criminal history check.
• Work a minimum of 15 hours per month.
• Obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 3 months of hire.
• Complete state-required online training courses before hire and within 3 months of hire.
• Complete 24 hours of continuing education per year.
• Have basic technology skills, including the ability to use a smartphone for timekeeping, daily and quarterly reports, and communication.
• Have direct experience working with children and/or adults with varying support needs, including intellectual and/or behavioral disabilities.
• 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.
• Be patient and calm while maintaining strong boundaries.
• Have strong communication skills and the ability to simplify instructions.
• Be comfortable supporting the client at both parents' homes.
• Maintain a reliable schedule and work independently.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children with developmental disabilities, autism, or similar support needs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the client's social skill development and community engagement.
• Encourage exploration of new interests and activities beyond Roblox and screen time.
• Provide reminders, encouragement, and prompting for healthy eating habits.
• Support hygiene routines and personal care tasks.
• Help develop independent living skills, including cleaning and organizing his room, picking up after himself, completing household chores, and learning laundry skills.
• Use positive reinforcement, patience, kindness, and a positive attitude when providing support.
• Create and enter specific progress notes after each shift and submit a progress report once per quarter.
• Maintain the set schedule and communicate effectively with the client's family and the agency.
• Respond to emergency situations while services are being delivered.

Benefits

• Part-time or full-time work opportunities.
• 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, beginning 6 months after hire.
• 401(k) with employer match for employees working 30 or more hours per week, beginning 1 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