Direct Support Professional - Floater

Do you want to make a positive difference in the community?

Are you interested in learning or growing caregiver skills?

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

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Specific to this role: We are looking for Floater DSP to provide direct supports to adults with I/DD in their homes, which serve 2-5 clients each, and during integrated recreational/leisure activities in their community.

• Successful applicant must have residential experience, be reliable, available for a flexible 40 hour work week, able to change work hours with a 2 week notice, and be willing to be trained to work in all 6 agency group homes.
• Shifts may be weekday or weekend, overnight, or during the day, in the home, as well as in the community for day and early evening activities.
• Shift duties/shifts will be identified and scheduled every 2 weeks in advance. With that, applicants must be able to work all listed shifts.
• Paid extensive training, overtime hours may be available, but are not required.

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?

• A sincere desire to work with adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) is the most critical qualification.
• 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.

Benefits Overview

• Pay rate starts $26.00/hour.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage after 60 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

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: $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work day, night, overnight, weekends and weekdays?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26