Caregiver

**This position is eligible for a retention bonus of up to $250**

This position is in Eagle Creek, OR.

Shifts: Tue, Thu, Sat 9am-2pm OR 3pm-7:30pm (Roughly 15 hrs/week)

Advocates for Life Skills & Opportunity (“ALSO”) is a not for profit organization that provides supported living, residential and vocational services to people with developmental disabilities. We are seeking Direct Support Professionals (“DSPs”) who will impact the lives of the people we serve by providing care and support that promotes independence, social interaction and person-centered lifestyle choices. The DSP will receive on-the-job training while assisting persons supported in their day-to-day lives. No experience is required working with an intellectually or developmentally disabled population. All training is provided.

Why Work at ALSO?

In addition to making a difference in the community each day, there are other great reasons to join the team. We are consistently voted one of the “100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon” because:

• We care about our employees, providing our employees with opportunities to attend trainings, seminars, and obtain certifications. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program which aids our employees with financial planning, counseling sessions and other services to promote work-life balance.
• We appreciate our employees. We have employee recognition programs and employee referral programs with cash rewards up to $250. We also provide the opportunity for annual increases.
• We provide benefits including medical, dental, vision, LTD, life insurance, sick time, PTO, and 401K with up to 4% match (for full time employees).
• This position satisfies the employment eligibility requirements for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Key duties and responsibilities of the DSP may include, but are not necessarily limited to:

• Communicating respectfully to individuals by honoring their personal needs and style.
• Maintaining a professional and encouraging attitude that helps promote positive living and working environments.
• Assisting the person(s) supported with housekeeping duties, laundry, grocery shopping and meal preparation (including education about healthy food/meal choices according to doctor’s orders and personal preference, and teaching food preparation and food safety).
• Accompanying persons served on social outings, activities or appointments.
• Assisting person(s) supported with administering medication and education concerning personal hygiene by using positive interaction and encouragement.
• Reading, understanding and being familiar with individual support plans and support documents.
• Completing daily documentation requirements according to ALSO, state, and federal policies and expectations.
• Following ALSO and state regulations regarding medication procedures, including ensuring medications are available, properly labeled and distributed per directives.
• Communicating professionally with all vendors. Ensure phone messages/notifications are forwarded to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
• Notifying co-workers, management, and ALSO administration of urgent safety needs, staffing crisis, or medical needs in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Being an active participant in the evaluation process by providing input/feedback, completing honest and fair self-evaluations, and assisting in professional development goals.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills including the ability to document electronically.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, work under pressure and provide proactive solutions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive, “can do” attitude and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• High level of professionalism in appearance, actions and dialogue.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as business needs dictate.

Desired Qualifications:

• Associates degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Six months experience in human services, job coaching, vocational counseling, education or training.
• Prior/current experience providing services to people with disabilities or barriers to employment prospects.
• Valid Oregon or Washington driver’s license.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, transfer, push/pull, maneuver and reposition 50 lbs.
• Ability to follow safety procedures for use of adaptive equipment for transfers and/or positioning (Hoyer lifts, standers, walkers, wheelchairs, shower chairs, etc.).
• Ability to reach, bend and walk; may be required to assist with individual’s activities of daily living while the person(s) supported are at the workplace.
• Ability to assist persons with disabilities in/out of vehicles, buildings, restrooms, etc.

ALSO has been providing services to low to moderate income people in the Portland Metro area since 1988. We believe it is our duty to uphold our core values by providing competent, caring and quality services to the people we support. We support adults and children that require full or part-time services in their homes and communities, and offer a variety of programs that promote independence, inclusion, job development, job placement and an art studio where everyone has an opportunity to be creative.

We encourage you to Apply and learn more about Advocates for Life Skills & Opportunity by logging onto https://www.alsoweb.org/employment-opportunities/

All candidates considered for employment are required to successfully pass a comprehensive background check prior to joining ALSO and ongoing every two years.

Advocates for Life Skills & Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and job applicants without regard to age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Working with individuals with disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Special needs experience:

• Physical
• Developmental
• Behavioral/Emotional
• Sensory Impaired

Frequency needed:

• Weekly

Company's website:

• www.alsoweb.org

Company's Facebook page:

• https://www.facebook.com/AdvocatesforLifeSkillsandOpportunity

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place