1:2 care needed for teenage brothers(1F0009G & 1F0010G)

Family Relief Resources • Beaverton, OR

12d • $23 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Family Relief Resources is hiring a Direct Support Professional to support two teenage brothers in their home and community in the Outer NW Portland/Cedar Hills area. The DSP works with each brother individually, helping them pursue their goals in a peer-like, engaging relationship rather than taking a babysitter or parental role. The schedule is flexible with the family; the DSP would regularly choose two listed weekday shifts, with additional days potentially available. Weekend availability is somewhat open and should remain flexible for family outings and plans.

One client is working to build independence in daily routines, self-care, communication, safety awareness, emotional self-regulation, and social skills. He benefits from patient, structured guidance, advance notice of transitions, and simple instructions. The other client benefits from patient encouragement and structured opportunities to develop confidence, independence, social skills, self-advocacy, and personal interests. Encouragement without pressure is important, particularly when he feels frustrated.

DSP work includes individual support at home and in the community, where clients can learn skills and socialize. Depending on the client, support may include teaching independent-living skills such as self-care, behavior management, budgeting, cooking, shopping, and cleaning. For this assignment, responsibilities include building a strong relationship with both clients and holding them accountable to their chore chart when applicable. Family Relief Resources has no physical facility; activities take place in clients’ homes or the community.

The DSP must track visits using GPS-enabled timekeeping on a smartphone, document progress after each shift, submit a quarterly progress report, maintain the agreed schedule, and communicate reliably and independently with the clients’ families and the agency. The position requires patience, kindness, a positive attitude, and flexibility in working with different personalities and support needs. A reliable vehicle and auto insurance are preferred for transporting the older brother to and from community events; the general role requirements also call for a valid driver’s license, a car, and current insurance, as 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 have direct experience working with children and/or adults with varying support needs, including intellectual and/or behavioral disabilities.
• Must have basic technology skills, including the ability to use a smartphone for timekeeping, reports, and communication.
• Must understand confidentiality requirements and 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 emergencies while delivering services.
• Must complete 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 maintain a reliable work schedule and communicate effectively with families and the agency.
• The general role requirements call for a valid driver’s license, a car, and current insurance; some clients need transportation.
• Must be comfortable commuting to the family’s home in Cedar Hills, using ZIP code 97229 as the commute reference.

Nice To Haves

• Reliable vehicle and auto insurance for transporting the older brother to and from community events.
• Patient, encouraging, and supportive approach that fosters confidence and independence.
• Flexibility in adapting to different personalities and support needs.

Responsibilities

• Build a strong relationship with both clients.
• Hold the clients accountable to their chore chart when applicable.
• Support each client individually at home and in the community, helping them work toward their goals and develop independence and social skills.
• Provide patient, structured guidance suited to each client, including advance notice of transitions and simple, structured instructions where needed.
• Create encouraging, low-pressure opportunities for the younger client to build confidence, independence, social skills, self-advocacy, and personal interests.
• Teach independent-living skills as appropriate, which may include self-care, behavior management, budgeting, cooking, shopping, and cleaning.
• Track visits using the required GPS-enabled timekeeping application and smartphone.
• Enter progress notes after each shift and submit a progress report once per quarter.
• Maintain the agreed schedule and communicate reliably with clients’ families and the agency.
• Respond to emergency situations while services are being delivered.

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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed