DSP for 13yr old girl (1F0100G)

DSP for 13yr old girl (1F0100G) Family Relief Resources - 4.2 Lake Oswego, OR Job Details Part-time $23 - $25 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Gym membership Paid sick time Qualifications Working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders Maintaining patient confidentiality Working with individuals with cognitive disabilities Driver's License Driving Working with adults with disabilities Adults with developmental disabilities Patient interaction Working with individuals with intellectual disabilities Mobile devices Emergency care First aid and CPR Full Job Description Who we are: At Family Relief Resources (FRR), our mission is to provide families and clients with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities with the quality, person-centered daily care they need. We provide qualified DSPs who have a passion and drive to help these individuals, with a positive, stable, and highly compensated work opportunity. We recognize this is a special gift and we are dedicated to helping every DSP to find the client they are meant to help. 1F0100

G Location:

NW Portland 97229

Schedule:

General year-round schedule: Weekdays (M-F). 4-6pm on school days, and 8am-4pm on non-school days i.e. memorial day, summer break, winter break, etc. Occasional overnight care would be amazing, if possible, but is not required. 2026 summer schedule: DSP schedule is 12-4pm M-F, because client has summer camp in the mornings in July. Additionally, no DSP care needed from July 13-21 (family vacationing). 8am-4pm summer schedule resumes Monday, August 3.

Client Description:

This 13-year-old client likes to test new providers boundaries. She struggles when she is told no/says no back to caregivers, so doing preferred activities with her is common and ideal, but it's also great to help her through hard situations when they come up. Client lives with her dads and sister in outer NW Portland, and the family has one calm dog in the home. She absolutely loves sports, so the DSP would often play sports with her, such as basketball. She also enjoys lots of pretend play, so the DSP should embrace imaginative thinking while playing with her :)

Responsibilities:

Engage with client and parents for care Assist with dis-regulation as needed Be patient and understanding

Qualifications:

Must be fully vaccinated for flu+COVID (client has autoimmune disorder) Experience working with clients with behavioral issues, i.e. defiance, throwing items, refusing support, etc. is preferred but not required Must be comfortable traveling to client's home in NW Portland. Use zip-code 97229 for commute reference. Direct Support Professional (DSP) /

In Home Care Giver Responsibilities and Duties:

This role involves caring for a client on an individual basis in their home environment as well as taking them out into the community to learn skills and socialize. This role varies depending on the client but can involve teaching skills of independent living such as self-care, behavior management, budgeting, cooking, shopping and cleaning. Family Relief Resources is not a physical facility -100% of activities happen in the community or a client's home. The day-to-day duties of the DSP role requires: Smart Phone The state requires all client visits to be tracked with GPS location verification at clock in/out. You will need a smart phone to access the timekeeping application once you arrive at the client's location. Driving Have a valid license and car with current insurance. Some clients will need transportation. Documenting Must create and enter specific progress notes after each shift. Also, a progress report is due once per quarter. Scheduling Each DSP has a set schedule and must be able to maintain this with clients. Reliability Because Family Relief Resources is not a facility, we need reliable employees who can work independently, show up for their shifts, and be excellent communicators with their client's families and with our agency. Patient, Kind, and Positive Helping those with disabilities requires a person who can be patient in all situations, show kindness, and have a positive attitude toward the client and other members of the client's family even in challenging situations. Flexibility Being able to adjust to different types of personalities and disabilities from day to day.

Minimum Job Requirements:

18 years or older Pass a Criminal History Check. Work a minimum of 15 hours per month. CPR and First Aid Certificate (within 3 months of hire) State required online training courses (pre-hire and within 3 months of hire) Continuing Education (24 hours per year) Basic knowledge of technology, including the ability to use a smartphone for timekeeping, submitting daily and quarterly shift reports, communication with office and client family, and additional requirements as needed. Has direct experience working with children and/or adults with varying levels of support needs (Including experience with intellectual and/or behavioral disabilities). Understand requirements of maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding individual information. Be literate and capable of understanding written and oral orders. Be able to communicate with individuals, health care providers, case managers, and appropriate others. Be able to respond to emergency situations when services are being delivered. Direct Support Professional /

In Home Care Giver Benefits Include:

Part-time or Full-time work opportunities Holiday pay (time and a half) Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance (30+ hours per week) Paid vacation (30+ hours per week, 6 months after hire) 401k with employer match (30+ hours per week, 1 year after hire) Paid sick days Paid continuing education opportunities Free gym membership