Floating Support Companion (Direct Support Professional)

Description

Pay: $22.50/hr.

Location: Various locations in the PDX Metro Area

Benefits eligible: Yes

The Role:

Community Vision is hiring Floating Support Companions to work one-on-one with people with developmental disabilities in various locations throughout the Portland Metro Area.

As a Support Specialist, you will be responsible for assisting individuals with accessing the community, growing their relationships, and managing daily living tasks. You will also be responsible for electronic record-keeping and administration of medications and treatments.

The Specialist role is ideal for someone who is highly skilled in supporting people with developmental disabilities and is able to adapt quickly to various needs and communication styles of multiple individuals. While the Specialist will only work one-on-one with a supported person, they will be required to carry out the support needs for up to 20 different individuals.

Shift Schedule:

This is a 40-hour/week position. Specialist schedules are created a week in advance (on Tuesdays, Specialists receive their schedule for the following week) and may change from time to time depending on coverage needs and the Specialist's stated availability. Please do not consider this position if you are unwilling to work weekends or evenings.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years' experience providing support to individuals with developmental disabilities.

• Submit and pass a criminal background check through DHS.

• Must not be on the OIG List of Excluded Individuals and Entities.

• Current First Aid/CPR certification (certification by Community Vision provided as needed)

• Must be able to provide physical transfer support (including using a Hoyer) and push, pull and lift up to 50 lbs.

• Comfortable assisting individuals with their hygiene support needs and providing personal care.

• Ability to work around pets (cats, dogs, birds, etc.)

• Must be able to travel to various locations in the Portland Metro area, including but not limited to: Portland, Tigard, Sherwood, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Oregon City, Gresham and Fairview.

Benefits:

• 100% Employer paid health plan (Medical, dental, Rx, and alternative care)

• 100 hours of PTO

• 40 hours of Sick Time (for COVID-related time off)

• Free Costco Membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Flex Spending Account

• Life & Disability Insurance, and Retirement

Community Vision is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Our policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits discrimination based on a perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. We welcome anyone who feels they are qualified to apply.

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