What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (Ben) position at Community Vision, Inc.?
Pay: $18.25/hr. $250 hiring bonus
Community Vision is seeking an experienced Direct Support Professional to support Ben, a thoughtful, engaging young man who lives near the Lloyd District in NE Portland.
Schedule: Part-time; 20 hrs/wk; Saturday and Sunday 8am-6pm
Description: Ben enjoys engaging one-on-one, going out in the community, reverse engineering music (think burning CD's), and working out on his stationary bike. Ben responds best when supported by female staff who can provide clear, direct communication. While he does speak verbally, he often has difficulty coming up with the words he needs in the moment and would benefit from staff who are skilled at picking up on the subtle cues of his nonverbal body language. Be warned! Once you make a connection with Ben, your fondness of him will likely remain forever.
Benefits & Bonuses:
- $250 hiring bonus in first pay check.
- Overtime available, not required
- 100% Employer-paid medical, dental, vision and alternative care (naturopathic, acupuncture, massage, chiropractic, etc.)
- Free Costco Membership
- Free, confidential mental health support
- PTO (100 hours within first year)
- COVID-19 Related PTO (80 hours for full-time staff)
- And much more!
Personal support needs will require you to be able to:
- push, pull, lift up to 50 lbs.
- transport Ben in your personal vehicle.
- provide some assistance with negotiating steps and curbs (anything that requires depth perception).
- provide partial assistance with direct care (bathing, dressing, eating, taking medication, etc.).
- provide partial assistance with house-keeping (disinfecting, sweeping, laundry, washing dishes, etc).
- provide full assistance with meal preparation (cook using kitchen utensils and appliances, etc.).
- provide partial assistance with communication, decision-making, and informed choice.
Employment Requirements:
- Must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma or the equivalent
- One year of experience supporting individual(s) with disability, preferred
- Ability to pass a criminal history check through Oregon DHS and not be listed on the OIG Exclusions List
- Proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a qualified medical or religious exemption upon employment
About Community Vision:
Community Vision, Inc. is a Portland-based, non-profit organization that provides services, education, and advocacy to ensure people with disabilities direct their own lives. We work with our community to foster inclusion, enhance accessibility, and achieve systems change.
Community Vision deeply values diversity and strives to be an equitable and 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. Anyone who believes they are qualified for the position is encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $19.25 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Signing bonus
COVID-19 considerations:
All employees required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
We offer up to 80 hours of additional PTO for COVID-19 related absences.
One-on-one support reduces the amount of close contact our staff have with others.
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to provide personal hygiene support (such as assistance with bathing, toileting, and dressing)?
- Can you meet all of the minimum requirements listed in the job posting?
- Do you agree to undergo a criminal background check?
- Were you referred to Community Vision by someone who works here?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location