Caregiver ; 1B

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:

Gresham, OR 97080

Schedule:

After school hours on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Potential for Saturday hours in the future.

The family is looking for someone who is reliable, compassionate, and committed to helping their child build independence while creating a safe, positive, and engaging environment.

We are seeking a patient, dependable, and energetic DSP to support a 5-year-old boy with autism in his home and occasionally in the community. He is a fun, active little boy who enjoys playing Roblox, Minecraft, and spending time outside at the park.

The ideal DSP will have experience supporting children with autism and be comfortable working with challenging behaviors, including occasional aggression. This person should be calm under pressure, skilled at redirection, and able to provide structure and consistency during his after-school routine. We are looking for someone who can recognize triggers, use positive behavior supports, and help him successfully transition between activities throughout the day.

• Provide one-on-one support at home and in the community.
• Assist with social skills, communication, and daily living skills
• Support hygiene routines as needed.
• Use positive behavior support strategies, redirection, and de-escalation techniques.

• Experience supporting individuals with autism and aggressive behaviors.
• Patient, positive, and dependable.
• Strong redirection and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to build a supportive, encouraging, and trusting relationship with the client.
• This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and is passionate about helping them learn, grow, and succeed both at home and in their community.

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 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…