Job Openings – Portland Metro

Direct Support Professional – Residential Services

Compensation: $19.00/hour (+ $1.00 temp. crisis pay)

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are people who work directly with people with physical disabilities and/or intellectual disabilities with the aim of assisting the individual to become integrated into his/her community.

No experience necessary as we do training internally
Minimum of high school diploma or demonstrated equivalent
Valid driver’s license and be insurable
Experience or sincere interest in working with adults or children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities within a setting promoting community integration, normalization, and treatment of all persons with dignity and respect
Must be able to stoop, bend, lift, and carry at least fifty (50) pounds of weight without assistance when performing household duties, shopping, or assisting individuals served
Must be able to lift and/or transfer physically challenged individuals who require such assistance to remain active and mobile while engaged in household or community activities
To actively participate in developing and implementing plans to meet the needs of the individuals served
To document on proper forms all activity relative to the operation of the home or work site
Assist with medication management
To follow written behavior support strategies, including completion of all written documentation requirements
Basic understanding and experience with computers and programs; prior knowledge or experience with Therap preferred

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Assistant Home Manager

Compensation: $44,320 – $45,320/year

Qualifications: Previous work experience with adults and/or children which is relevant to programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; interest in working within a setting promoting community integration, normalization, and treatment of all persons with dignity and respect; some previous management experience required.

Able to complete all the tasks of a DSP in addition:
To work alongside Direct Support Professionals in developing all medical, behavioral and training plan for individuals served and in carrying out those plans
To act as an advocate and appropriate role model for Direct Support Professionals and individuals served
To supervise and train Direct Support Professionals as designated by Home Manager
To provide leadership, direction, and supervision to Direct Support Professionals
To listen and respond to concerns expressed by home and other staff members
To actively participate in staff meetings, training, workshops and special meetings as required; to actively assist in program development, documentation data collection, revision and monthly quarterly summary review

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Home Manager

Compensation: $47,320 – $50,320/year

Able to complete all the tasks of a DSP and Assistant Manager in addition:
To provide regular, documented, and specific feedback about performance to Direct Support Professionals both positive and critical
To maintain current and complete employee files
To consistently implement Company personnel policies
To establish a sound and properly structured bi-weekly staff schedule, consistent with contracted hours for the home, with attention to twenty-four (24) hour coverage, staff/consumer ratios, overtime, special staffing requirements
To listen and respond to concerns expressed by home and other staff members
To communicate information to all Direct Support Professionals members, on a regular basis and as needed in a clear, concise, understandable manner
To monitor Direct Support Professionals for the daily scheduling and implementation of active treatment programs
To provide a safe, healthy, clean, and attractive home environment

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