Direct Care Staff; VGH

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Come make a difference in the lives of other people and get paid doing it! We are looking for full time group home staff.

We have one full time group home position available.

Pay: $20.00 per hour

FT:
Wednesday - Saturday: 2pm-12am (near PCC Cascade campus)

FT:
Swing& Day:
Sunday
- Monday 2pm-12am, Saturday 9am- 7pm (near PCC Cascade campus)

Occasional Overtime offered

We run a group home with five residents in N. Portland near PCC Cascade Campus. We are looking for a new direct care staff to join our team. The residents in our group home are getting older so prior experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, seniors or persons with dementia is preferred. This direct care staff must have the ability to understand and follow tasks as directed, time-management, excellent listening skills, strong professional boundaries and having a valid driver's license is preferred.

Excellent attendance is mandatory! Our clients rely on our staff to be on time, consistent and work the entirety of their shift. The residents of our group home deserve staff who are reliable, positive and able to provide quality care.

Our Direct Care staff work with clients in a group home setting, helping to provide care and assistance with client identified goals; housekeeping and cooking; companionship and community inclusion; med administration and hygiene assistance; errands, attending appointments, and more!

Experience working with Thearp would be helpful but we will train.

Of course, there are a few things you do need to have before we can hire you like a High School Diploma or GED, you must be 18 years or older, you must be able to pass a criminal background check per State of Oregon standards and you must pass a pre-employment drug screen (for illegal drugs in the State of Oregon).

Now you know what we want from you, now here is what you get from us.

• FT employees- $20 per hour
• FT employees are eligible to receive up to 8 hours PTO per month after 6 months
• 100% Company Paid Medical, Dental and Vision insurance through Kaiser Permanente (nothing out of your check and no deducible)
• 401K with 6% match after 1 year
• Flexible Spending Account after 1 year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts to movies, theme parks, vehicle rentals etc. through Working Advantage
• You also have the ability to get some supplemental insurance through Colonial Life to help pay if you are hospitalized and can't work.

Yeah, those are a lot of great benefits! Working at Westside can be hard work, but it can be rewarding. We value all of our staff and hope they stay with us for the long haul.

We have a very engaged hiring team who reach out quickly to interview new applicants.

Westside Community Focus Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching independent living skills, as well as providing housing, advocacy and other services that primarily assist adults who have developmental disabilities. We strive to promote the confidence and capability of our clients, encouraging the acquisition and maintenance of valuable life skills necessary to live successfully and productively in the community. We have a large Independent Living Program and four Group Homes.

Rate of Pay $20.00 per hour

This position is currently accepting applications.