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OR - DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP) / CAREGIVER PART-TIME - REF3032W
Portland, ORAt Dungarvin, we're not just a national company; we're a family of caring, passionate, and dedicated team members working together nationwide to offer top-notch, community-based support. Our mission is simple: We're here to provide exceptional assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those facing mental health, behavioral, or significant medical challenges.
What sets us apart is our commitment to tailoring our services to fit the unique aspirations, dreams, goals, and needs of each person we serve. We take pride in creating customized solutions that resonate with the individual, all made possible through the support of Medicaid and Community Support Waivers.
Since our humble beginnings in 1976 in the heart of Minnesota, we've grown to extend our reach to fifteen states. Whether through our dedicated field professionals or our corporate roles, we are driven by one core belief:
empowering people with disabilities to unlock their full potential and enhance their quality of life.
Discover how Dungarvin can make a positive difference in your journey or the lives of your loved ones.
Join our nationwide family and let us help you achieve your unique goals and dreams
Company Description
At Dungarvin, we have been industry leaders for over 45 years, dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities, autism, and mental health diagnoses. Our person-centered practices empower those we serve to explore their dreams and make meaningful decisions, with our compassionate employees providing active treatment at every opportunity. If you're passionate about helping others in a secure, positive environment that nurtures their needs, self-expression, and goals, and if you're seeking a rewarding career path with opportunities for growth, we want you on our team.
TO BE QUALIFIED:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Prefer experience working with persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Successful candidates will be required to meet all Oregon State Department of Human Services requirements
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Rates Starting at: $20.00/Hr
- Current Schedule Available: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 9am-5 pm or 10am-6pm
- Hiring Immediately
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
- Supplemental Insurance
- Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
- Pet Insurance
- Free Life Insurance
- 401 K plan with Match
- PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
- PTO Donation
- Growth and Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program & Employee Assistance Program
- Scheduled pay increases
- National Brand Discounts
- Tapcheck- early pay access
- Job mobility options within Dungarvin 15 states of services
- Paid training and orientation
Job Description
WHAT YOU GET TO DO:
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for providing direct care, hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) in a manner that ensures their health, safety, successful achievement of service objectives, and personal goals.
If you are passionate about providing care and are willing to challenge yourself daily to make a positive impact on the lives of those you care for, we want YOU on our team.
- Enrich and support the lives of our residents while maintaining a safe and healthy environment
- Provide companionship and personalized care while encouraging independence and self-care.
- Assist with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
- Prepare meals and snacks.
- Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties.
- Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include using mechanical lift devices.
- Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate challenging behaviors when needed.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
What Makes You a Great Fit:
- Previous experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities is required
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be able to provide references
- Able to attend two weeks of PAID in-house orientation and training
- Have a passion to help others
- People-oriented and have a team approach
- Dependable, adaptable, flexible
- Good communication is key in this role. You’ll rely on your reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members.
Successful candidates will be required to meet all Oregon State Department of Human Services requirements
Additional Information
Dungarvin believes that diversity and inclusion make our organization stronger. Together, we're working to create a culture that supports our employees and the people we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer.
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