Caregiver (DSP) - Cool, Young Man (NW Portland)

UCP Oregon; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 35,510,000 - 39,457,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401k with employer match

PTO 3–4 weeks

Job summary

UCP Oregon is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a young man with developmental disabilities. You will help with medications, meals, chores, bathing, dressing, and daily routines in his apartment near NW 19th.

The role includes life coaching and talking through anxiety, with optional driving on the job. A caring, reliable individual who values independence will fit well here.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Be able to pass pre-hiring screenings including reference check, a physical with lifting 50lbs, and a criminal history background check.
• Driving on the job is optional—if driving, must meet requirements (18+, valid license, reliable vehicle, 2+ years driving, insurance, clean record).
• Experience in mental health or developmental disability field preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with medication and meals, light housework, bathing, and dressing.
• Provide limited life coaching and help the client manage anxiety.
• Support daily routines in the client’s home near NW 19th with occasional driving if chosen.

Skills

Medication support

Meal prep

Chore assistance

Bathing assistance

Dressing assistance

Life coaching

Anxiety support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Are you looking for a meaningful and fun caregiving job? If so, UCP Oregon might have the perfect position for you!

UCP is one of the top ranked non-profit employers in Oregon, and we're growing! We're seeking a caregiver "Personal Assistant" who will support a cool, young man that experiences developmental disabilities. He lives in his own apartment near NW 19th. He is independent and active, and interested in screenwriting, creating comic books, going out for coffee, playing video games, and hanging out at Powell's. He needs your assistance to prepare medication and meals, do household chores, bathe, and get dressed. You will also assist by providing some life coaching and talking him through situations when he is experiencing anxiety.

Driving is not a requirement for this position. However, if you choose to drive, there is available street parking in his neighborhood. This young man lives near the popular MAX lines for those that rely on public transit.

You'll work two shifts per week, totaling 27 hours per week:

• Friday 8:00PM - Saturday 9:30AM
• Saturday 8:00PM - Sunday 9:30AM
• If you are available to work an additional 3 hour shift, your total hours would be 30 hours per week. The day can be of your choosing
• You will also work your regular hours on Agency holidays

UCP Oregon is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and actively seeks applicants from diverse backgrounds. UCP considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We encourage BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people who experience disabilities to apply

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Be able to pass our pre-hiring screenings, including a reference check, a physical with a lifting test of 50lbs, and a criminal history background check
• Driving on the job is optional—if choosing to drive for UCP, you must be at least 18 years old, have a current driver's license, a reliable personal vehicle, at least two years of driving experience, auto insurance, and a clean driving record
• Experience in the mental health or developmental disability field preferred, but not required

Benefits

If you work between 30 to 40 hours per week:

• $18.36 per hour. Annual wage increase based on satisfactory performance
• Eligible for overtime pay for hours worked over 40 hours per week
• Holiday pay (double pay for the first 12 hours of any agency holiday shift that you work)
• Great medical, vision, prescription, and alternative care coverage (including massage therapy and naturopathy) for employee, spouse/domestic partner, and children
• 3 weeks of paid time off per year rising to 4 weeks after 5 years of service at UCP. If you work 30 hours per week on average, your PTO accrual is pro-rated based on the actual hours you have worked every two weeks.
• Mileage reimbursement if driving for UCP.
• 401k retirement plan with up to a 4% employer match
• Fun, casual work environment, with lots of opportunities for advancement and growth, at one of the top-ranked non-profits in Oregon

If you work between 20 to 29 hours per week:

• $18.36 per hour. Annual wage increase based on satisfactory performance
• Eligible for overtime pay for hours worked over 40 hours per week
• Holiday pay (double pay for the first 12 hours of any agency holiday shift that you work)
• If you work 27 hours per week, you will receive 2 weeks of paid time off per year
• Mileage reimbursement if driving for UCP
• 401k retirement plan with up to a 4% employer match
• Fun, casual work environment, with lots of opportunities for advancement and growth, at one of the top-ranked non-profits in Oregon