What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Specialist DSS DSP position at Homewatch CareGivers of Portland?
Direct Support Specialist - Full-Time or Part-Time We are hiring in these areas:
NE Portland, SE Portland, N Portland, SW Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tigard, Oregon City, Milwaukie, Lake Oswego, Happy Valley, Wilsonville, Gresham, West Linn. When you apply just select all the cities you are willing to work in!
Pay range from $14.75 - $16.00 per hour DOE!
Finally, a job that offers ONE TO ONE SUPPORTS in the mental health and behavioral health communities! If that sounds like what you are looking for, come get a job with us! This is the best way to feel good about what you do and make a competitive living in the process.
The Company
Our company has been providing community-based care supports since 2003. Yep, that’s 17 years. We are a company that has a “People First” focus, and we work to incorporate creative solutions to build greater success and in the lives of our clients and our team.
Our company has been providing community-based care supports since 2003. Yep, that’s 17 years. We are a company that has a “People First” focus, and we work to incorporate creative solutions to build greater success and in the lives of our clients and our team.
- We value Integrity, Professionalism, Commitment to Excellence, Accountability, Communication
- We offer flexible scheduling
What exactly does a Direct Support Specialist (DSS) Do?
A great DSS assists individuals with persistent mental illness to live in and succeed in their community.
A great DSS assists individuals with persistent mental illness to live in and succeed in their community.
- Builds ADL/iADL (Activities of Daily Living) skills to help clients maintain highest level of independence
- Works with clients to fully engage community and become aware of other community supports
- Provides clients with consistent and dependable service that builds their confidence in their own independent living skills.
Location
Our clients live throughout the Greater Portland Area, which means we can get you work close to home!
Our clients live throughout the Greater Portland Area, which means we can get you work close to home!
- We work to find clients within 5-10 miles of your home to reduce commute
- Bus or car travel to client’s homes is totally groovy
- We pay travel time between clients
Why Choose to work with us?
- Great “in” to the Mental Health supports world
- One to one supports
- Training to build skills and tools to provide effective supports
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance available
- Great Pay
- Flexible scheduling close to home
- Capable, communicative co-workers
Interested?
Click the apply button and complete the application. We will want to set up a phone interview to make sure you’re not a robot, and then we will invite you in for an interview at our office. After that we’ll get you background checked, on-boarded and out to work!
Click the apply button and complete the application. We will want to set up a phone interview to make sure you’re not a robot, and then we will invite you in for an interview at our office. After that we’ll get you background checked, on-boarded and out to work!
You can learn more about our company at our Company website: http://www.homewatchcaregivers.com/portland/home-care.aspx. Also, check out our Facebook, Twitter and Blog websites: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Homewatch-CareGivers-Portland/196633990367331,https://twitter.com/hwcgportland, and http://www.hwcgportland.blogspot.com/
Salary : $15 - $16