Hermiston Direct Support Specialist for Mental Health
Listed on 2026-07-30
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Healthcare
Community Health
We are hiring in Hermiston. Part-time Position Available!
Part-time available within the hours of 8am-6pm, M-F.
Northwest Habilitation Services of Portland is committed to helping clients with persistent mental illness overcome the challenges of daily living through our unique approach and experienced care team. This is not a caregiving position. As a Direct Support Specialist (DSS) your role will be to provide motivation and guidance to clients.
Overview
We want to Plant SEEDs of Success:
- Set Goals that are real and achievable
- Engage with our clients to build trust
- Establish routines with clients to build self-confidence
- Help develop Calendaring skills to stay on track
As a DSS your job is to help our clients learn the skills needed to live and succeed in their community. You may work in supported housing setups as well as in individual households.
Primary focus areas
- Hygiene Reminders
- Housekeeping
- How to do Laundry
- Meal Preparation and Menu Planning
- Grocery Shopping
- Money Management
- Calendaring and Planning
- Health and Safety
- Social Inclusions and Communication
- Public Transit
We use a Person-Centered approach utilizing a Support Plan (CCSP) tailored to the specific needs of the individual receiving services.
We teach and assist clients in accessing community resources such as food boxes, healthcare appointments and other services as appropriate.
Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients. Meets standards for documentation and accuracy of work.
Compensation- $ per hour starting
, with a wage cap of $20 per hour - Opportunities for bonuses and performance-based raises
- 18 years or older (required)
- High school diploma or GED (required)
- Driver’s license (preferred)
- Reliable vehicle (preferred)
- Clear background check
- 15 hour minimum scheduled hours
- Physical requirements include but not limited to walking, standing, bending, stooping, and carrying up to 20 pounds for 2-4 hour shifts
Work Remotely
- No
Job Types: Part-time
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