Direct Support Professional- 12yr old (1C0278Y)

Family Relief Resources • Portland, 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 position supports a 12-year-old girl in her home and community. She enjoys time with her siblings and playing with her toys, and is working to improve communication, build friendships, and participate in community activities. The family is seeking support with oral and general hygiene, showering, and dressing, while encouraging independence as appropriate. The DSP will help her develop positive social skills, communicate and interact with peers, participate in age-appropriate activities and outings, and learn stranger-danger awareness, street signs, and basic community safety skills. The DSP must be comfortable wearing a mask and gloves throughout the shift and working in a home with a small dog.

The role includes individual care in the client’s home and community-based activities to build skills and social participation. Duties vary by client and may include teaching independent-living skills such as self-care, behavior management, budgeting, cooking, shopping, and cleaning. FRR is not a physical facility; activities take place in clients’ homes or in the community.

The position has scheduled weekday morning and afternoon/evening hours, plus optional Saturday and Sunday shifts. DSPs must maintain their agreed schedule, reliably attend shifts, communicate effectively with families and the agency, document progress after each shift, and submit a quarterly progress report. Client visits must be tracked using GPS verification through a smartphone timekeeping application. A valid driver’s license, vehicle, and current insurance are required because some clients need transportation.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must pass a criminal history check.
• Must work a minimum of 15 hours per month.
• Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification within three months of hire.
• Must complete state-required online training courses before hire and within three months of hire.
• Must complete 24 hours of continuing education per year.
• Must have basic technology skills, including smartphone use for timekeeping, reports, and communication.
• Must have direct experience working with children and/or adults with varying support needs, including intellectual and/or behavioral disabilities.
• Must understand confidentiality requirements and how to safeguard individual information.
• Must be literate and able to understand written and oral orders.
• Must be able to communicate with individuals, health care providers, case managers, and appropriate others.
• Must be able to respond to emergency situations while providing services.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, a car, and current insurance.
• Must be comfortable supporting hygiene and self-care routines.
• Must be comfortable wearing a mask and gloves throughout the shift and working in a home with a small dog.
• Must be dependable, patient, kind, positive, flexible, and able to work independently.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children or individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred; the client’s mother is also willing to teach on the job.
• An active, engaging, outgoing approach and enjoyment of working with children.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual support and care in the client’s home and community.
• Assist with oral hygiene, general hygiene, showering, and dressing while encouraging independence as appropriate.
• Support communication, positive social skills, friendships, and interaction with peers.
• Help the client participate in age-appropriate activities, outings, and community activities.
• Teach stranger-danger awareness, recognition of street signs, and basic community safety skills.
• Use a smartphone application to clock in and out with GPS location verification.
• Create and submit specific progress notes after each shift and a progress report once per quarter.
• Maintain the assigned schedule and communicate reliably with the client’s family and the agency.
• Respond to emergency situations while services are being delivered.
• Depending on client needs, teach independent-living skills such as self-care, behavior management, budgeting, cooking, shopping, and cleaning.

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