Support Companion - Part Time with JT

Community Vision•Happy Valley, OR

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Vision is seeking to hire a Direct Support Professional for JT, an active, energetic young man who lives with his parents in Happy Valley. JT is looking to add 2 or 3 staff to his team and would like to spend 1-2 days with each person. This is a great role for an active person who enjoys exploring the Portland metro area as much as JT does! JT loves getting outdoors for walks and hikes and going to the gym (2x weekly). A day out with JT usually includes at least 3–6 miles of walking. He’s also receptive and happy to check out interesting indoor events and activities. He enjoys rock and roll music, holidays, trips to the zoo, going to the gym, and connecting with others around his favorite topics and interests. JT hopes to find a support companion who can provide person centered supports, keep up with his active lifestyle, share his sense of adventure, and help him explore the community. He prefers to work with someone who is willing and able to drive him to activities. Someone who shares an interest in fitness, along with knowledge of gym equipment and safe body movement, would be an especially good fit. He gets along well with people who are engaging, confident, and have a calm, grounded nature. JT does especially well when his staff are clear, direct, and attentive. JT is eager to connect and enjoys conversation about the things that interest him. If you enjoy exploring the Portland metro area and bring a sense of adventure, curiosity, confidence, and a grounded presence, this role might be a great fit for you. At Community Vision: Direct Support Professionals work with one person at a time. Our focus is on highly individualized, person-centered supports. You'll never be responsible for supporting multiple people at one time. The individuals we support are in charge. Person-centered services may take longer or require more resources, but we do not make decisions that overpower an individual's right to direct their own life. Community Vision deeply values diversity and strives to provide an inclusive workplace. This begins with equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Community Vision encourages anyone who believes they are qualified for the position to apply.

Requirements

1-2 years’ experience providing direct support to people with developmental disabilities
Clean driving record, valid driver's license, personal vehicle with required insurance
Ability to push, pull, lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to walk up to 6 miles at a time
Ability to perform CPR/First Aid and maintain regular certification (CV provided training)
OIS Certification (CV provided training; previous experience preferred)
Approved Background Check through DHS - Must not be on the OIG List of Excluded Individuals
Be at least 18 years old and legally able to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Willing and able to drive JT to activities
Shares an interest in fitness
Knowledge of gym equipment and safe body movement
Engaging, confident, and have a calm, grounded nature
Clear, direct, and attentive
Sense of adventure, curiosity, confidence, and a grounded presence

Responsibilities

Provide safe and reliable transportation
Provide full assistance with communication, decision-making, and informed choice
Provide minimal assistance with direct care (toileting, eating, taking medication, etc.)
Maintain familiarity with JT’s current ISP documents and Behavior Support Plan (BSP), and consistently implement all supports, strategies, and requirements outlined in these plans.