Direct Support Professional

Job Description: Direct Support Worker for Children and/or Adults with Developmental Disabilities  
Job Title: Direct Support Professional 
Rate of Pay: $24 per hour    
Position Type: W2 

Roles and Responsibilities: 
The Direct Support Worker implements care plans developed by the Oregon Department of Human Services, providing in-home support and skills including cooking, cleaning, scheduling, shopping, housing, budgeting, and skill development outlined in the individual’s ISP. Documentation of progress notes are required daily. 

General Staff Qualifications: A staff member delivering services to an individual must meet the following criteria: 

    Ability to pass a background check regarding past accusations or convictions of child or adult abuse
    Overall competency in working under pressure
    Experience in providing general care and support
    Knowledge of home care services
    Proficient in written and oral communication
    High school diploma or equivalent
    Hold a current, valid, and unrestricted professional license or certification where required
    Hold a current driver's license, auto insurance, and have reliable transportation
    Must have a smartphone
    Be at least 18 years of age
    Legally eligible to work in the United States
    Understand requirements for maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding individual information
    Not be on the list of excluded or debarred providers maintained by the Office of the Inspector General
    Literate and capable of understanding written and oral orders
    Able to communicate effectively with individuals, health care providers, case managers, and others
    Always responsive in emergency situations
    Certified in CPR and First Aid upon starting employment
    Receive 24 hours of job-related in-service training annually
    Additional qualifications as required by applicable program rules

We are also offering a bonus for any workers that bring on a client with them.

The following are current clients that are looking for a Direct Support Worker. In your application please note any of the clients that you feel might be a good fit. If none of these are applicable to you, please still apply. New clients and families are brought on weekly. We are also offering a bonus for any workers that bring on a client with them.

About Us: Grow Development and Disability Solutions 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. 

We're an equal 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.