Direct Support Professional- 12yr old (1C0278Y)

Family Relief Resources

Portland (OR)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 30,000

Part time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Part-time or Full-time opportunities

Holiday pay (time and a half)

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance (

Paid vacation

401k with employer match

Paid sick days

Paid continuing education

Free gym membership

Job summary

Family Relief Resources is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide in-home care for a 12-year-old client in Portland, OR. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, hygiene, safety, and social engagement, in a home and community setting.

A compassionate, patient caregiver is essential, with comfortable use of gloves/masks as needed. Responsibilities include documenting progress, coordinating with family, and supporting independence while ensuring safety.

Qualifications

Must be 18 years or older.
Pass a Criminal History Check.
Work a minimum of 15 hours per month.
CPR and First Aid Certificate (within 3 months of hire).
State required online training courses (pre-hire and within 3 months of hire).
Continuing Education (24 hours per year).
Basic knowledge of technology to use a smartphone for timekeeping and reporting.
Direct experience with children and/or adults with varying support needs (including intellectual/behavioral disabilities).
Understanding of confidentiality requirements.
Able to read and follow written and oral orders.
Able to communicate with health care providers, case managers, and others.
Able to respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

Cares for client one-on-one in home and in community settings.
Teach skills for independent living (self-care, budgeting, cooking, shopping, cleaning).
All activities occur in client’s home or in community; FRR is not a facility.

Skills

Experience with children or I/DD

Patient and outgoing

Independence encouragement

Hygiene support

Communication with families

Home safety awareness

Reliable and independent

Education

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

Who we are:

At Family Relief Resources (FRR), our mission is to provide families and clients with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities with the quality, person-centered daily care they need. We provide qualified DSPs who have a passion and drive to help these individuals, with a positive, stable, and highly compensated work opportunity. We recognize this is a special gift and we are dedicated to helping every DSP to find the client they are meant to help.

1C0278Y

Location: Portland, OR 97206 near Essex Park

Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Saturday
Option 1: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Option 2: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Sunday
Option 1: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Option 2: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Client is an 12 year-old girl who enjoys spending time with her siblings and playing with her toys. She is working on increasing her communication skills, building friendships, and participating more in community activities. The family is looking for DSP who will provide support with oral hygiene, general hygiene, showering, and dressing while encouraging independence as appropriate. The DSP will also help her interact with peers her age by supporting positive social skills, communication, and participation in age-appropriate activities and outings. DSP must feel comfortable wearing a mask and using gloves during whole shift. She needs assistance with learning stranger danger awareness and understanding street signs and basic community safety skills. The family has 1 small dog.

Qualifications

Experience working with children or individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred but Mom is also willing to teach as you go.
A patient, positive and outgoing DSP
Ability to encourage independence while providing appropriate support and supervision.
Comfortable supporting hygiene and self-care routines.
Someone who is active, engaging, dependable, and enjoys working with children.
Comfortable working in a home with a small dog.

Direct Support Professional (DSP) / In Home Care Giver Responsibilities and Duties

This role involves caring for a client on an individual basis in their home environment as well as taking them out into the community to learn skills and socialize. This role varies depending on the client but can involve teaching skills of independent living such as self-care, behavior management, budgeting, cooking, shopping and cleaning. Family Relief Resources is not a physical facility -100% of activities happen in the community or a client’s home.

The day-to-day duties of the DSP role requires

Smart Phone - The state requires all client visits to be tracked with GPS location verification at clock in/out. You will need a smart phone to access the timekeeping application once you arrive at the client’s location.
Driving - Have a valid license and car with current insurance. Some clients will need transportation.
Documenting - Must create and enter specific progress notes after each shift. Also, a progress report is due once per quarter.
Scheduling - Each DSP has a set schedule and must be able to maintain this with clients.
Reliability - Because Family Relief Resources is not a facility, we need reliable employees who can work independently, show up for their shifts, and be excellent communicators with their client’s families and with our agency.
Patient, Kind, and Positive - Helping those with disabilities requires a person who can be patient in all situations, show kindness, and have a positive attitude toward the client and other members of the client’s family even in challenging situations.
Flexibility - Being able to adjust to different types of personalities and disabilities from day to day.

Minimum Job Requirements

18 years or older
Pass a Criminal History Check.
Work a minimum of 15 hours per month.
CPR and First Aid Certificate (within 3 months of hire)
State required online training courses (pre-hire and within 3 months of hire)
Continuing Education (24 hours per year)
Basic knowledge of technology, including the ability to use a smartphone for timekeeping, submitting daily and quarterly shift reports, communication with office and client family, and additional requirements as needed.
Has direct experience working with children and/or adults with varying levels of support needs (Including experience with intellectual and/or behavioral disabilities).
Understand requirements of maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding individual information.
Be literate and capable of understanding written and oral orders.
Be able to communicate with individuals, health care providers, case managers, and appropriate others.
Be able to respond to emergency situations when services are being delivered.