Care teenage brothers; F0009G & F

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.

1F0009G & 1F0010G

Location:

Outer NW Portland/Cedar Hills, 97229

Schedule:

Family is flexible for scheduling when they find a DSP who's a good fit, DSP may be able to work additional days outside this schedule when needed/available.

• Mon 4:30-7:30
• Tue 4:30-7:30
• Wed 4:30-7:30
• Thurs 3:30-7:30

Weekends are somewhat open, but should remain flexible for family outings/plans, etc. (no set schedule)

Teenage brothers - the family is looking for a DSP to work with both brothers and engage with them on their level. Though the DSP would work with each brother separately, not at the same time. They don’t want their DSP to feel like a babysitter/parental role, as they do not connect/engage with this type of dynamic. The DSP should instead be more like a friend/peer who helps them achieve their goals.

This client 18 year old client is working on building independence in his daily routine, self-care, communication, safety awareness, and emotional self-regulation. He benefits from structured guidance and patient support. An ideal caregiver will be patient, communicative, and supportive while fostering his independence and social skills in a way that builds his confidence. He needs advance notice for transitions, simple/structured instructions to complete tasks, and community engagement.

This 16 year old client is a kind, shy individual who benefits from patient encouragement and structured opportunities to build his confidence and independence. He is working on social skills, self-advocacy, and developing personal interests. An ideal caregiver will be patient, encouraging, and able to create opportunities for him to gain confidence in social and everyday situations. Encouragement without pressure is essential for him, especially when he feels frustrated.

• Build a strong relationship with both clients
• Hold them accountable to their chore chart when applicable

• Preferred to have reliable vehicle and auto insurance to transport older brother to/from community events.
• Must be comfortable with commuting to their home in Cedar Hills (use zip-code 97229 for commute reference)

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.

• 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…