Direct Support Professional North Portland Area

Grow Developmental Disability Solutions
Job Description: Direct Support Worker for Children and/or Adults with Developmental Disabilities

At Grow Developmental Disability Solutions youre not just filling a shiftyoure helping someone live a more independent and fulfilling life. We are a person-centered agency meaning every individual we support is treated with respect dignity and a plan built around their goals.

Want to see what the job looks like Watch a quick video here:A day in the life as a DSP

As a DSP youll work one-on-one with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) supporting daily routines community involvement and personal goals in a way that is engaging respectful and empowering.

If youre looking for meaningful work where what you do truly matters each day this is the place to be.

• Consistent meaningful one-on-one work
• Flexible scheduling that fits your life
• Supportive team that has your back
• The opportunity to truly make an impact every day

• Support daily routines (cooking cleaning personal care with the client)
• Help clients get into the community and stay engaged
• Follow care plans and goals
• Communicate with families and your team
• Complete notes and documentation
• Ensure safety and well-being at all times

• Dependable and shows up
• Positive attitude and flexible mindset
• Strong communication skills
• Comfortable working independently

Client 1 (North Portland):

• Male 11 yrs 97211
• Schedule: Needs help during the week. Hours could be flexible but during the day. He refuses to go to school.
• Likes: He enjoys his own space and having quiet time when he needs it. He likes his electronics playing action dolls and toys.
• Needs: Family prefers aDSP who has experience supporting non verbal individuals with autism. Work on building independent living skills improving street safety skills improve school attendance and communication skills

Client 2 (North Portland):

• Male 9 yrs 97212
• Schedule: Needs help Tuesday 8am-3pm Friday 2pm-8pm . Weekends could be flexible anytime.
• Likes: He enjoys singing and music running and playing in the sand.
• Needs: OIS training is support to improve communication emotional regulation and daily living skills. Has higher behaviors and needs help learning to teach coping and self regulation skills. Follow his behavior support plan to reduce self harm/property destruction.

Client 3 (North Portland):

• Female 20 yrs 97217
• Schedule: Needs support on the weekends. Schedule can be flexible. Clients family is new torecieving outside support and would prefer to start slow with a new DSP and could turn into more hours if good rapport is built with family/client
• Likes:This client is a friendly and engaging individual who enjoys attention music singing and warm baths. She is mostly nonverbal using limited words facial expressions and gestures to communicate.
• Needs: This client has a g-tube and requires nurse delegation training. She requires full support for mobility transfers feeding via G-tube bathing hygiene and fire evacuation. She is wheelchair-bound and dependent on others for allADLs and IADLs including personal care dressing and transportation. She is medically fragile with a history of constipation and swallowing difficulties. She prefers services in the home or PSWs home and thrives with consistent attentive interaction. Communication with this client requires repetition cues and familiarity as new people may not readily understand her needs. Supervision is required for all major daily activities and safety.

• 18 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of caregiving or related experience
• Valid drivers license insurance and reliable transportation
• Smartphone required
• Must be able to successfully pass all state-required background checks and meet all ODDS employment eligibility requirements.
• CPR/First Aid/AED (or willing to obtain)

• $24.00/hour
• Flexible schedule
• Health & dental insurance
• No-cost health plan (15 hrs/week) including:
  • $25000 life insurance
  • $2000 accidental coverage
  • Virtual care options for dependents
• Whole Life Insurance (Voluntary benefit)
• Time off Policy
• Next-day Pay (options)
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Paid training (Subject to variation)

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Grow Developmental Disability Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome
candidates from diverse backgrounds and encourage individuals with disabilities to apply.

About Us: Grow Development and DisabilitySolutions is a community living support agency that works with the Intellectually/Developmentally Disabled community here in Oregon. Our vision is to partner with families and support workers to provide the highest quality of care and develop long-lasting relationships. Some of our clients need part-time Direct Support Workers and some need full-time.

Were anequal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.