Direct Support Professional - Support Companion
Description$21-$23/hr.Schedule: See options belowCommunity Vision is seeking to hire full- and part-time Direct Support Professionals who can naturally connect with others and who value humanity and the dignity of others.At Community VisionDirect Support Professionals work with one person at a time. Our focus is on highly individualized, person-centered supports. You'll never be responsible for supporting multiple people at one time.The individuals we support are in charge. Person-centered services may take longer or require more resources, but we do not make decisions that overpower an individual's right to direct their own life.Available Schedules (times below are approximate w/in 1-2 hours as listed):Position 1 (Days/Overnights): 40 hrs/wk,10p - 6a Wednesdays & Thursdays and 8a-6p Saturdays & Sundays (Rockwood/Gresham) - Driving NOT required; Cat in homePosition 2 (Days/Overnights): 40 hrs/wk, 2p-10p Monday - Friday (Rockwood/Gresham) - Driving NOT required; Cat in homePosition 3 (Days/Swings): 11 hrs./wk., 12p-5:30p Sundays and 12p-5:30p Thursdays (N Portland) - Driving requiredPosition 4 (Days): 12 hrs./wk., 9a-3p Mondays & Tuesdays (SE Portland) - Driving requiredPosition 5 (Days/Swings): 24 hrs./wk., Thursdays 2p-10p, Fridays 2p-10p, Sundays 8a-4p (SE Portland) - Driving NOT requiredPosition 6 (Various Shifts): 40 hrs/wk., on a rotating basis w/ same two days off in a row (Portland Metro Area) - Driving required; must be able to work around various pets.Key aspects of the Direct Support Professional roleAssist individuals to make choices and grow their relationships in the community.Assist individual with activities of daily living (Dressing, Grooming, Bathing, Eating).Support individual with household maintenance (Cleaning, Meal Planning, Meal Preparation).Administer medications and treatments.Assist individual to plan and get out into the community.Support the individual during emergency situations.Complete all appropriate documentation to verify work activities.RequirementsMust be 18 years or older with a high school diploma or the equivalent.One year of experience supporting individual(s) with disability.Ability to push, pull, or lift up to 50 lbs.Ability to pass a criminal history check through Oregon Department of Human Services.Must not be on the OIG list of excluded individuals and entities.Driving required for some positions; must be able to travel to various locations in the Portland metropolitan area.Employee BenefitsOvertime available, not required100% Employer-paid medical, dental, vision and alternative care (naturopathic, acupuncture, massage, chiropractic, etc.)Free Costco MembershipFree, confidential mental health supportPTO (120 hours within first year)Paid Time Off for Bereavement & Jury DutyDisability & Life InsuranceRetirement match & savings programAnd much more!Community Vision deeply values diversity and strives to provide an inclusive workplace. This begins with equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Community Vision encourages anyone who believes they are qualified for the position to apply.bestnonprofit