Supported Living Specialist (Flexible Schedule)

UCP Oregon • Portland, OR

12h

About The Position

UCP Oregon is seeking a full-time Supported Living Specialist to support adults with developmental disabilities in living independently in their own houses and apartments. Using a person-centered approach, specialists help clients make informed choices, develop self-advocacy skills, build community connections, learn new skills, and work toward personal goals. Support may include household chores, personal care such as showering, medication administration, and activities in the community. The role involves working one-on-one with clients and building supportive relationships.

The position is 40 hours per week, generally working 4–5 days per week for 8–9 hours per day, between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays are required; the employee chooses the other workdays. Employees working 9-hour days on a couple of days may be scheduled for fewer hours on other days in the same week. Overtime pay applies to hours worked over 40 per week. Client transportation is required using the employee’s personal vehicle.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 18 years old.
• Current driver’s license and at least two years of driving experience.
• Reliable personal vehicle, auto insurance, and a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a reference check, a physical with a 50-pound lifting test, and a criminal history background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the developmental disability field is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with developmental disabilities in living independently in their homes.
• Help clients make their own choices, build self-advocacy skills, develop community connections, and achieve personal goals.
• Assist clients with learning skills and participating in activities in the community.
• Help with household chores as needed.
• Provide personal care, including showering assistance and medication administration, as needed.
• Transport clients in the employee’s personal vehicle.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, prescription, and alternative care coverage, including massage therapy and naturopathy, for the employee, spouse or domestic partner, and children.
• Three weeks of paid time off, increasing to four weeks after five years of service.
• 11 paid holidays off per year.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 4% employer match.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Partial cell phone reimbursement of $10 per month.
• Opportunities for advancement and growth.
• Eligible for overtime pay for hours worked over 40 hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED