We are hiring! Contact Robyn Avery-Karl, Human Resources Coordinator at 503.292.4964 ext. 109 to discover currently available positions and to set up an interview. Please read the job descriptions for our various employment opportunities to help you understand what the expectations are for each position.
Supported Living Coordinator
Qualifications
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, degree from a higher education institution (or equivalent experience) is required.
- Ability to work effectively for and with individuals who receive our services.
- Ability to set and accomplish objectives that are consistent with our mission.
- Ability to maintain records and accurately document service delivery.
- Own a car with liability insurance and have a valid State of Oregon Drivers license.
Duties
- Supervise staff, ensure compliance with agency and government policies, and develop support plans.
- Coordinates staff activities to ensure persons receiving our support have opportunities at home and in the community that create an optimum range of choice, increased respect, competencies and community presence.
- Assumes responsibility for supervision, coaching, and appraising performance of staff:
- Coordinates staff activities and facilitates team building.
- Priorities and schedules delivery of support services.
- Ensures that staff is trained to perform responsibilities.
- Assists staff in development of career objectives.
- Evaluates progress toward agency’s mission and program goals.
- Assures all medical needs for individuals receiving our support are met in a timely and comprehensive manner.
Supported Living Facilitator
Our Facilitators manage one individual’s household. The Facilitator schedules staff, doctor’s appointments, and activities at that house, provides daily support at home and in the community, as well as overseeing the paperwork done by other staff members. The Facilitator should be an experienced caregiver. Supervisory experience is helpful.
Qualifications
- Ability to work effectively for and with individuals who receive our support.
- Ability to train, evaluate and supervise household staff.
- Ability to arrange staffing for the individual supported within the budgeted hours assigned for the home, including being flexible in your own work hours to ensure staffing coverage.
- Ability to learn and understand the systems the individual supported uses for services i.e., Disability Services Office, Oregon Health Plan, Housing Authority, etc.
- Own a car with liability insurance and have a valid State of Oregon Drivers License.
- At least 18 years of age.
Duties
- Assist people who receive our services to grow in their relationships with others in their community.
- Supervise day-to-day activities as needed (dressing, grooming, bathing, eating).
- Supervise household maintenance (cleaning, shopping, meal planning and preparation).
- Supervise any mobility issues as needed (wheelchair maintenance, mobility in the home).
- Supervise health maintenance (administering of medications and treatments, provide basic first aid, schedule and attend medical appointments).
- Supervise safety and security (Check emergency equipment weekly, check for potential safety hazards on a daily basis, assist with contacting appropriate person(s) for needed emergency repairs).
- Managerial Duties (Schedule support staff as needed on a daily basis, maintain timesheets and a master calendar of billable hours, maintain an ongoing record of employee performance for those you supervise, develop personnel evaluations in conjunction with the Coordinator/Assistant Director, complete a monthly House Review List concerning all paperwork and safety issues within the home.
Supported Living Companion
Previous experience is preferred, but not required for our entry-level companion positions. The most important qualifications are reliability and a patient, caring nature.
Qualifications
- At least 18 years of age.
Duties
- Assist people who receive our services to grow in their relationships with others in their community.
- Assist in day-to-day activities as needed (dressing, grooming, bathing, eating).
- Assist in household maintenance (cleaning, shopping, meal planning and preparation).
- Assist with any mobility issues as needed (wheelchair maintenance, mobility in the home).
- Assist with health maintenance (administering of medications and treatments, provide basic first aid, schedule and attend medical appointments).
- Assist with safety and security (Check emergency equipment weekly, check for potential safety hazards on a daily basis, assist with contacting appropriate person(s) for needed emergency repairs).
This position requires responsible, compassionate and patient people as live-in caregivers for adults with developmental disabilities to provide minimal overnight support 5 nights per week in exchange for free room, utilities, some with stipends. This is an overnight position, and that is the only time you are required to be in the home – the supported living roommate position has days and weekends off. Previous experience is preferred, but not required.
Supported Living Roommate
Qualifications
- At least 18 years of age.
- Ability to act independently and function with minimal supervision.
- Ability to use good judgment.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Able to pass criminal history check by the State of Oregon.
