Artist Mentor/Direct Support Professional

Artist Mentor/Direct Support Professional Artsify - 4.5 Portland, OR Job Details Part-time | Full-time $20 - $23 an hour 18 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Working with individuals with developmental disabilities CPR Certification Confidential information handling Computer literacy Employee relationship building Communication platforms High school diploma or GED Schedule management Driver's License First Aid Certification Driving Full Job Description Direct Support/Artist Mentor -- share your creative energy! Artsify LLC seeks direct support professionals looking to take an artistic approach to work with adults who experience the world uniquely through their developmental disability. Art fills our clients' lives with joy, purpose, discovery and friendships. Drawing, song, animation, illustration, music, piano, jewelry, creative endeavors. Each person see's art in a new way, and we appreciate each person's artistic and life goals. Not only do we focus on art, but we put a highlight on being a mentor and leading by example to help them reach their individualized goals such as learning to cook, maintaining the cleanliness of their homes, and community engagement. Artsify clients are talented, self-aware, engaged in community life and taking care of themselves individually and as a caring community. We have clients throughout Multnomah County, but Artist Mentors are encouraged to accompany clients in exploring the wider community - to be involved in learning about culture, community, art, and enhance their experiences in things that are intriguing to them. Services are provided in homes, community settings, workplaces, educational environments, and recreational settings throughout Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties.

Compensation:

Hourly wage $20.00-23.00 depending on experience and schedule. Benefits are generous and proportionate to hours scheduled for and worked per month.

Successful DSPs demonstrate:

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills Excellent verbal and written communication Professional judgment and problem-solving abilities Patience, flexibility, and adaptability Ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong organizational and time-management skills Commitment to person-centered practices Ability to maintain confidentiality Understanding of professional boundaries and ethical practices Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to safety concerns Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging Willingness to learn and receive coaching and feedback Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Minimum age of 18 years Ability to pass all required criminal background checks Ability to use basic technology, including email, scheduling platforms, electronic documentation systems, and internet-based communication tools Ability to provide person-centered support in community and home-based settings Ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation Uncompromising respect for clients, their independence and their privacy Ability to pass a background check (before first day on the job) CPR and First Aid certificates (Artsify will help arrange)

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person