DSP & Job Coach: Day Support & Community Living

Horizon Project, Inc; Pendleton, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSLF eligibility

Company vehicle provided

Paid sick and vacation days

Holiday pay multiplier 1.5x

Medical / dental / vision coverage

Job summary

Horizon Project, Inc. is seeking compassionate caregivers to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Day Support, Community Living, and Job Coaching services.

No prior experience is required, pay scales from $16 to $18.50 per hour with an extra $1 per hour for job coaching, and a 40-hour workweek from 8 AM to 4 PM, Monday–Friday, with occasional evenings or weekends. Position requires driving, use of company vehicle, and adherence to safety and background checks;

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Must pass pre-employment driving records screening.
• 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 renewal every 3 years or as required.
• Must communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Plan activities that meet clients’ personal goals.
• Take clients on community outings to events like the fair or bowling.
• Use company vehicle for client transportation.
• Teach job skills and help clients obtain employment.
• Support clients at their jobs (job coaching) to ensure success.
• Assist with personal cares and hygiene tasks as needed.
• Administer medications as directed and documented.
• Collaborate with team to manage multiple clients.
• Document medications and daily activities on a computer.
• Maintain and use adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Strong English communication

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Punctuality

Job description

Horizon Project, Inc. is seeking compassionate caregivers to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Day Support, Community Living, and Job Coaching services.

No prior experience is required, pay scales from $16 to $18.50 per hour with an extra $1 per hour for job coaching, and a 40-hour workweek from 8 AM to 4 PM, Monday–Friday, with occasional evenings or weekends. Position requires driving, use of company vehicle, and adherence to safety and background checks;