Company Description

At Dungarvin, our primary goal is to create a positive influence in the lives of the people we serve. We help individuals with different abilities, like intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, and mental health conditions, in a variety of programs with a focus on providing person-centered care.  

Where barriers exist, Dungarvin will provide services and supports to make a positive difference.

We are now hiring for FLOAT Direct Support Professional (DSP) Caregiver!

**Please review qualifications below**

What's In It For You:  

• Personal fulfillment, a meaningful career, and the chance to make a difference.
• Positively impact someone’s life. 
• Gain health care experience to further your career.
• Reliable work schedule.
• Varied day-to-day experiences; no two days are the same.

Embrace the opportunity to positively change someone’s life!  Join our team as a Float Direct Support Professional (DSP) for Portland, OR.

Schedule:  Full-time

Wage:  Starting at $21.50 per hour and increases to $22.00 per hour after 90 days

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for full-time employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for full-time employees
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance for full-time employees
• 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match based on eligibility requirements
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
• PTO Donation
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• National Brand Discounts
• Pay Active – access up to 50% of your pay before payday
• PAID training and orientation

Job Description

Dungarvin has a unique opportunity available for a FULL-TIME FLOAT Caregiver/Direct Support Professional (DSP).

**Caregiving/DSP experience, Driver’s License, and reliable transportation is required; staff must be able to learn different caregiving supports from medical to behavioral.**

We currently have two different FLOAT schedules available:

1. Level 1 Day/Swing Float:  will work four days throughout the weekdays and every other weekend, between the hours of  6am – 10pm for scheduling purposes.
2. Level 2 Swing/NOC Float:  will work four days throughout the weekdays and every other weekend,  between the hours of 3pm – 9am for scheduling purposes. 

FLOAT caregivers/DSP’s  provide staffing  coverage, fill-in support, covers staff paid time off, and fills open and/or temporary positions to support individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). 

The FLOAT Caregiver/DSP must be dependable, works well independently, and have exceptional communication and decision-making skills.  They are adaptable, can pivot, and be able to work at multiple community-based residential homes. 

This position requires flexibility and the capacity to work a varied schedule – including weekdays, weeknights, weekends, and holidays - during the assigned scheduled hours, as necessary, to best fit the immediate need of the programs. This is not a part-time or on-call position.

What You Get To Do:

• Provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.
• Ensure the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals we serve.
• Assist with daily living tasks such as moving around, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, personal hygiene and more.
• Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation.
• Build relationships with persons served and teammates.
• Attend special community occasions and fun activities like outdoor walks, games, and social events.
• Transport clients to appointments or other activities outside the home.
• Empower people with disabilities to live life to the fullest.
• Document progress, milestones, and action steps.

Qualifications

What Makes You A Great Fit:

• Must be available to work a varied schedule – including weekdays, weeknights, weekends, and holidays. 
• Must have the flexibility to change schedules, as necessary, to fill immediate needs of the programs.
• Caregiving experience required.
• Must be able, and willing to learn, different supports from medical to behavioral.
• Person-centered, patient, and kind
• Dependable, adaptable, flexible
• Observant and detail oriented
• Positive role-model for others and able to work on a team
• Committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment
• Works well independently
• Excellent communication, active listening, and decision-making skills
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions. 
• 18 years of age or older
• Able to attend two weeks of PAID in-house orientation and training
• Valid Driver’s License, clean driving record and proof of insurance with a reliable vehicle and the ability to drive to various locations around the Portland, Oregon area is required* 

*This position requires that the employee have their own vehicle that they can transport persons served in, as well as the ability to provide proof of liability insurance coverage. 

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 affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.  

#DORJ 

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