Compassionate DSP & Job Coach: Help Clients Thrive

Horizon Project, Inc.; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

PSLF eligibility

Company vehicle

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Holiday pay

Job summary

Horizon Project, Inc. is a nonprofit organization in Oregon seeking compassionate caregivers for Day Support, Community Living, and Job Coaching services. No prior experience required, with starting pay $16–$18.50 per hour depending on experience, plus $1 per hour for job coaching.

Schedule is Mon-Fri 8AM–4PM (40 hours/week) and occasional weekend or evening hours. Benefits include partial medical, dental, and vision coverage, company-provided vehicle for client transport, PSLF eligibility, and

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years old.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Must pass pre-employment driving records screening (Driving Required Position).
• Must maintain a clean driving record during employment (Driving Required Position).
• Must have a valid driver’s license insurable by company provider.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check by Oregon DHS.
• Background check renewed every 3 years or as required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Plan fun activities for clients that meet personal goals.
• Take clients on community outings to the fair or bowling alley.
• Use a company vehicle for client transportation.
• Teach job skills to clients and help them get a job.
• Support clients at their job (job coaching) to help them succeed.
• Help clients with bathroom, bathing, and hygiene needs.
• Administer client medications.
• Remain on task in a busy or chaotic environment.
• Support multiple clients at once in a group setting.
• Document client medication and daily activities on a computer.
• Maintain adaptive equipment like wheelchairs and walkers.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Strong English communication

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Punctuality

Job description

Horizon Project, Inc. is a nonprofit organization in Oregon seeking compassionate caregivers for Day Support, Community Living, and Job Coaching services. No prior experience required, with starting pay $16–$18.50 per hour depending on experience, plus $1 per hour for job coaching.

Schedule is Mon-Fri 8AM–4PM (40 hours/week) and occasional weekend or evening hours. Benefits include partial medical, dental, and vision coverage, company-provided vehicle for client transport, PSLF eligibility, and