Support Companion - Part Time with JT
About The Position
Community Vision is hiring a Direct Support Professional to support JT, an active young man who lives with his parents in Happy Valley, Oregon. The role involves providing individualized, person-centered support as JT explores the Portland metro area, takes walks and hikes, goes to the gym, and participates in indoor events and other activities. A typical day out involves walking 3–6 miles. Staff work with one person at a time, and the individual directs their own life and services. The schedule is flexible: JT hopes to add two or three staff members, spending one or two days with each person. Shifts run from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and/or Sundays. Pay is $22.00 per hour. The support companion should be willing and able to drive JT to activities and, ideally, share an interest in fitness and knowledge of gym equipment and safe body movement. JT appreciates staff who are engaging, confident, calm, grounded, clear, direct, and attentive.
Requirements
- 1–2 years of experience providing direct support to people with developmental disabilities.
- Clean driving record, valid driver's license, personal vehicle, and required insurance.
- Ability to push, pull, and 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; Community Vision provides training.
- Approved Background Check through DHS; must not be on the OIG List of Excluded Individuals.
- At least 18 years old and legally able to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in fitness and knowledge of gym equipment and safe body movement.
- Previous OIS Certification or experience; Community Vision provides training.
Responsibilities
- Provide person-centered supports and help JT explore the community and participate in activities.
- Provide safe and reliable transportation.
- Provide full assistance with communication, decision-making, and informed choice.
- Provide minimal assistance with direct care, including toileting, eating, and taking medication.
- Maintain familiarity with JT’s current ISP documents and Behavior Support Plan (BSP), and consistently implement the supports, strategies, and requirements in those plans.
- Keep up with JT’s active lifestyle, including walks and hikes of up to 6 miles and gym visits.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and alternative care premium.
- Free Costco Membership.
- Paid Time Off.
- 1.5x pay for worked holidays or overtime.
- 401k with 4% employer match.
- Long-term Disability and Life Insurance ($50k plan).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
