Direct Support Professional/Caregiver (Adults Prgm) Job #734
- Albertina Kerr Centers
- Beaverton, OR, United States
- Jan 30, 2018
Job Description
Location
181st Ave Group Home, Beaverton, OR
Job Code
734
# of openings
1
Employment duration:
Regular Full-Time
Pay range:
$12.28/Hr
Shift Hours:
Thur. - Sat 10p-8a
Location Census:
Adults
City:
Beaverton
ZIP/Postal code:
97003
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt
Albertina Kerr empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health challenges and other social barriers to lead self-determined lives and reach their full potential.
We're seeking a Direct Support Professional/Caregiver for our neighborhood group homes for people with developmental disabilities. Direct Support Professionals provide direct care and support to the people we serve to help them achieve desired lifestyles and increased levels of independence, productivity, and social/physical integration.
Tasks include assisting with personal care including personal hygiene, bathing, food preparation, laundry and housekeeping; scheduling activities and accompanying persons served; ensuring ISP goals are met and the information is documented; completing paperwork for program documentation; and similar and related tasks.
The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED; be able to lift, push, and pull 75 pounds consistently throughout the shift; have the ability to relate effectively with the people we serve; be able to respond to crisis situations; and be able to meet agency driving requirements. A criminal background check is required.
Apply online at http://www.albertinakerr.org. The nature of the services we provide prevents us from allowing in-person applications or inquiries. Albertina Kerr maintains a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, age, or other factors protected by law. Individuals with disabilities can request accommodation in the application and employment process by contacting 503-262-0145.
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Every day, Albertina Kerr helps children, adults and families of Oregon who face mental health challenges and developmental disabilities, empowering them to lead fuller, self-determined lives. Our services are provided in a variety of settings, including group homes, short-term residential programs, Community Inclusion day programs, therapeutic foster care homes, and community-based outpatient services.
Careers with Kerr offer competitive pay, generous benefits (including 100% employer-paid employee medical, dental, and vision insurance, a matched 401(k), and short- and long-term disability insurance), and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve.