Program Coordinator (PC) - Supported Living Caregiving
About The Position
The Program Coordinator (PC) is the lead direct support professional for the Supported Living Program in the Portland Metro community. The PC will be responsible providing direct support, 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. This is not a supervisory role. The Program Coordinator reports directly to the Program Director. 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 clients with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating. Prepare meals and snacks. May include grocery shopping. Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties. Assist with transportation needs. Implement behavior supports and de-escalation during challenging behaviors Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include using mechanical lift devices. Administrative duties such as assisting with schedules, one-on-one training of staff, documentation and follow-up of individual and program related issues, and ensuring compliance with policies and Oregon Administrative Rules. Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- 1-2+ years of experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Valid driver's license required
- Reliable transportation with ability to use personal vehicle on the job is required
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Have a passion to help others through person-centered care
- People-oriented and have a team approach
- Dependable, adaptable, and 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.
- Must be able to provide references
- Able to attend two weeks of PAID in-house orientation and training
- Successful candidates will be required to meet all Oregon State Department of Human Services requirements
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in supported living services preferred.
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 clients with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
- Prepare meals and snacks. May include grocery shopping.
- Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties.
- Assist with transportation needs.
- Implement behavior supports and de-escalation during challenging behaviors
- Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include using mechanical lift devices.
- Administrative duties such as assisting with schedules, one-on-one training of staff, documentation and follow-up of individual and program related issues, and ensuring compliance with policies and Oregon Administrative Rules.
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- $21.50 per hour
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for eligible employees
- Supplemental Insurance
- Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for eligible employees
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance for eligible employees
- 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match for eligible employees
- PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
- Growth and Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- National Brand Discounts
- TapCheck - access to 50% of your pay before payday
- PAID training and orientation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
