Group Home Caregiver (Gresham)

Do you enjoy building relationships?

Do you want to help support other's in their day to day lives?

We offer paid on the job training, financial support for the required certifications, and growth opportunities within the agency.

Check out our website! www.upandoutinc.org

What are the Responsibilities of a DSP (Direct Support Professional)?

DSPs support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) by providing them with safe living environments, helping them with daily tasks, and teaching them life skills. This could include:

• Assisting in meal preparation and follow menus.
• Maintaining a sanitary environment.
• Evaluating and documenting client progress.
• Administering client medication treatments, per agency policy.
• Attending to client medical needs.
• Utilizing a basic knowledge of behavior management.

What are the requirements to become a DSP?

• No direct caregiving experience is required.
• A sincere desire to work with adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) is the most critical qualification.
• Commitment to the concept of excellent quality of life for adults with intellectual / developmental disabilities.
• Ability to communicate and work positively with adults with I/DD and their families, other community members and program staff.
• Must be literate and capable of understanding written and verbal orders.
• Must have the ability to stay calm in stressful situations and be able to respond in emergency situations at all times.
• Must be 18 years or older and eligible to work in the United States.
• Must consent to and pass a criminal background check.
• Per Federal and Oregon Health Authority mandates, Up & Out, Inc. requires staff be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the time of hire, including a booster.

Preferred Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, acceptable driving record and access to a car, is desired for some positions.

Available Shifts

• Shift A: Wednesdays 9:00a-5:00p, Thursdays 12:00p - 5:00p, Fridays 9:00a - 5:00p, Saturday Overnight 6:00 pm - 12:00 pm
• Shift B: Monday & Tuesday: 8:00am - 4:00 pm, Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Benefits Overview

• Pay rate starts $17.50/hour.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage after 90 days in eligible positions
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Training and certification program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Referral bonus
• Retirement Savings Plan 401(k)
• Paid vacation, increases with tenure
• Paid sick time and holidays
• Mileage Reimbursement (when applicable)

Up and Out, Inc. is a longstanding Portland agency whose mission is to provide community integrated services and residential options that will assist individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities to move into and maintain individualized living situations in their own homes as valued, productive, unique and successful members of their community.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Up & Out, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
To keep our employees and residents safe, we provide a variety of Personal Protection Equipment for employees to use.

Application Question(s):

• Are you fully vaccinated for COVID-19?
• If you are not vaccinated for COVID-19, do you plan to get vaccinated?

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location