Direct Support Professional - Support Companion

About the position

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. Direct Support Professionals work with one person at a time, focusing 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, and our 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Overtime available, not required
• 100% Employer-paid medical, dental, vision and alternative care (naturopathic, acupuncture, massage, chiropractic, etc.)
• Free Costco Membership
• Free, confidential mental health support
• PTO (120 hours within first year)
• Paid Time Off for Bereavement & Jury Duty
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Retirement match & savings program
• And much more!