Job Details

Who we are:

At Family Relief Resources (FRR), our mission is to provide families and clients with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities with the quality, person-centered daily care they need. We provide qualified DSPs who have a passion and drive to help these individuals, with a positive, stable, and highly compensated work opportunity. We recognize this is a special gift and we are dedicated to helping every DSP to find the client they are meant to help.

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Location: NE Portland, 97217
Schedule: Once or twice a week - starting at 7:15am (this role includes walking a 4-5 mile walk with the client and running errands)

We are seeking a compassionate and patient Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support a 40-year-old male with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in his daily life. This client is incredibly shy and may initially appear dismissive, but thrives with consistent encouragement, gentle coaxing, and a calm, respectful approach. He values autonomy and responds best when offered choices rather than directives.

The ideal candidate will be someone who is emotionally attuned, non-confrontational, and skilled at building trust over time. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys supporting others in a quiet, respectful, and empowering way-while also being active and engaged in the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide gentle reminders and support with daily living tasks.
• Encourage participation in community activities and social opportunities.
• Assist with scheduling and attending appointments.
• Offer choices and foster independence through respectful communication.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with adults on the autism spectrum.
• A calm, patient, and encouraging demeanor.
• 2-3 years of DSP experience preferred.
• Familiarity with the Portland area or willingness to explore it with the client.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Transportation preferred, but not required.

Important Qualities:

• Respectful of client autonomy and sensitive to emotional needs.
• Able to build rapport through consistency and kindness
• Familiarity with the Portland area or willingness to explore it with the client.
• Strong communication and organizational skill
• Comfortable supporting someone who may need extra time and space to engage.

Direct Support Professional (DSP) / In Home Care Giver Responsibilities and Duties:

This role involves caring for a client on an individual basis in their home environment as well as taking them out into the community to learn skills and socialize. This role varies depending on the client but can involve teaching skills of independent living such as self-care, behavior management, budgeting, cooking, shopping and cleaning. Family Relief Resources is not a physical facility -100% of activities happen in the community or a client's home.

The day-to-day duties of the DSP role requires:

• Smart Phone
  - The state requires all client visits to be tracked with GPS location verification at clock in/out. You will need a smart phone to access the timekeeping application once you arrive at the client's location.

• Driving
  - Have a valid license and car with current insurance. Some clients will need transportation.

• Documenting
  - Must create and enter specific progress notes after each shift. Also, a progress report is due once per quarter.

• Scheduling
  - Each DSP has a set schedule and must be able to maintain this with clients.

• Reliability
  - Because Family Relief Resources is not a facility, we need reliable employees who can work independently, show up for their shifts, and be excellent communicators with their client's families and with our agency.

• Patient, Kind, and Positive
  - Helping those with disabilities requires a person who can be patient in all situations, show kindness, and have a positive attitude toward the client and other members of the client's family even in challenging situations.
• Flexibility
  - Being able to adjust to different types of personalities and disabilities from day to day.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• 18 years or older
• Pass a Criminal History Check.
• Work a minimum of 15 hours per month.
• Valid driver's license and insurance.
• CPR and First Aid Certificate (within 3 months of hire)
• State required online training courses (pre-hire and within 3 months of hire)
• Continuing Education (24 hours per year)
• Basic knowledge of technology, including the ability to use a smartphone for timekeeping, submitting daily and quarterly shift reports, communication with office and client family, and additional requirements as needed.
• Has direct experience working with children and/or adults with varying levels of support needs (Including experience with intellectual and/or behavioral disabilities).
  • • Understand requirements of maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding individual information.
    • Be literate and capable of understanding written and oral orders.
    • Be able to communicate with individuals, health care providers, case managers, and appropriate others.
    • Be able to respond to emergency situations when services are being delivered.

Direct Support Professional / In Home Care Giver Benefits Include:

• Part-time or Full-time work opportunities
• Holiday pay (time and a half)
• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance (30+ hours per week)
• Paid vacation (30+ hours per week, 6 months after hire)
• 401k with employer match (30+ hours per week, 1 year after hire)
• Paid sick days
• Paid continuing education opportunities
• Free gym membership