Direct Support Professional - Support Companion

Apply Job Type Full-time, Part-time Description $20.50-$22.25/hr. Schedule: See options below Community 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 Vision: Direct 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; may combine p/t positions to create a f/t schedule) : Part-time Openings: Position 1 (Day): Friday days, 8 -12 hours per shift (SE Portland). Car and driving required. ($22/hr.) Position 2 (Weekends): 20 hrs./wk., with sleep deduction: Sunday 8p - Monday 8p (Beaverton). Car and driving required. Must be able to work around dogs. ($22.25/hr.) Position 3 (Days): 24 hrs./wk. Monday and Tuesday 8a - 8p (SE Portland). Car and driving required. ($22/hr) Position 4 (Overnight/Days): 24 hrs./wk. Monday 6p - Tuesday 8a and Thursday 8a - 6p (SE Portland). Car and driving required. ($22.25/hr.) Position 5 (Days/Overnights): 24 hrs./wk. Friday 8a - 8p and Monday 8p - Tuesday 8a (Gresham/Rockwood). Driving not required. Must be able to work around cats. ($22/hr) Full-time Openings: Position 6 (Day/Overnight Weekends): 36 hrs./wk. Friday 8a - 8p and Saturday 8a - Sunday 8a (NE Portland). Driving not required. Must be able to work around cats. ($21.50) Position 7 (Days): 36 hrs./wk. Saturday - Monday 8a - 8p (Gresham/Rockwood). Driving not required. Must be able to work around cats. ($22/hr.) Key aspects of the Direct Support Professional role: Assist 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. Requirements Must 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 Benefits: Overtime available, not required 100% Employer-paid medical,…