Direct Support Professional- 7 yr old (1D0309G)
About The Position
Family Relief Resources is seeking a caring and attentive Direct Support Professional to provide individualized in-home and community care for a 7-year-old girl who is nonverbal and non-mobile. The client needs support with all activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living, including diaper changes, dressing, hygiene, feeding, and potty training. She is social, enjoys community activities, and loves Disney movies. Care takes place at the client’s mother’s and father’s homes in Milwaukie and Portland, Oregon, as well as in the community. The schedule alternates between the two homes and includes weekday evening and weekend shifts. The DSP must be able to commit to at least four consecutive days of work, as consistency is important for the client. The role involves one-on-one care in a client’s home and community, with duties that may include supporting daily living skills, self-care, behavior management, and socialization. Family Relief Resources has no physical facility; activities take place in clients’ homes or in the community. DSPs must use a smartphone for GPS-verified timekeeping and shift documentation, maintain a set schedule, and communicate reliably with the client’s family and the agency.
Requirements
- Must be able to safely lift and transfer the 50-pound client.
- G-tube experience.
- Must commit to at least four consecutive days of work.
- 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 required state online training before hire and within three months of hire.
- Must complete 24 hours of continuing education per year.
- Basic technology skills, including the ability to use a smartphone for timekeeping, reports, and communication.
- Direct experience working with children and/or adults with varying support needs, including intellectual and/or behavioral disabilities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and safeguard individual information.
- Literacy and ability to understand written and oral orders.
- Ability to communicate with individuals, health care providers, case managers, and appropriate others.
- Valid driver’s license, a car, and current insurance; some clients may need transportation.
- Reliability, independence, strong communication, patience, kindness, a positive attitude, and flexibility with different personalities and disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily care and assistance, including feeding, hygiene, toileting, and activities outside the home.
- Observe the client’s body language and nonverbal cues to assess her needs and emotional state.
- Monitor the client’s health and communicate concerns to her parents to support coordinated care.
- Administer medications accurately and on time.
- Support the client in the home and community, including helping her learn skills and socialize.
- Create and submit specific progress notes after each shift and a progress report once per quarter.
- Track client visits using GPS-verified clock-in and clock-out through a timekeeping application.
- Maintain the assigned schedule and communicate reliably with the client’s family and the agency.
- Respond to emergency situations while services are being delivered.
- Maintain confidentiality and safeguard individual information.
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, after six months of employment.
- 401(k) with employer match for employees working 30 or more hours per week, after one year of employment.
- Paid sick days.
- Paid continuing education opportunities.
- Free gym membership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
