Caregivers
DD & MH Provider of Oregon
PORTLAND, OR
Full-time
Mental Health
Posted on November 29, 2018
Caregivers, Personal Support Workers and Direct Support Professionals
Are you tired of working unreasonable hours, feel unappreciated, overwhelmed by your caseload, or underpaid? Come work for a small family owned agency that cares about their workers, and where you can truly make a difference in someone’s life.
Our main office is based out of Sandy however employees are not required to visit the office on a regular basis.
The Agency:
DD & MH Provider of Oregon offers a high level of supports, services, and life skills for people with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities with for all ages and abilities.
- A small but personal company with over 13 years of experience.
- Custom made online timekeeping and resources.
- The office is located in Sandy but we serve all three counties: Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington Counties. Employees are not required to visit the main office on a regular basis.
- We strive to make partners with our community in order to make a real difference.
- Host weekly Community Inclusion events, activities and a community dinner.
- Work with both adults and children.
- Management that works in the field.
- Active on a State level to advocate for the people we serve.
- A clear line of communication with Management and an open door policy.
The Position:
- Part-time (20 hours) to full-time (40 hours)
- Flexible Schedules
- No mandatory overtime
- In-home supports & skills: cooking, cleaning, medication assistance, scheduling, attend medical appointments, shopping, transportation, housing and budgeting
- Community inclusion supports & skills: social events, safety, volunteering, advocating, and transportation
- Clear work duties
Benefits & Incentives:
- Competitive wages and pay increases
- Non-Medical Mileage reimbursement
- Paid training
- Paid Time Off up to 40 hours a year
- Medical benefits for full-time employees
- Birthday Bonuses
- Company Summer Picnics
- Yearly Anniversary Bonuses
- Monthly 1:1 Paid Training
DSP Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Pass a criminal, driving, and CPS background check.
- Independent worker.
- Excellent communicator.
- Own a smartphone.
- Self-motivated and dependable.
- Have reliable transportation and proof of insurance.
- Patient and competent.
- Have a basic understanding of Google Documents.
- Resourceful.