Direct Care Staff
Job Field: Government Jobs
Location: PORTLAND, WA
Salary: $-
Job Type: Full Time
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<td align="left"><font style="font-size: 100%;">***Multiple Openings Available*** REQUIREMENTS: * High School diploma or equivalent * Valid Class C Driver License to drive clients using a company-owned vehicle * Skills to read, write, speak, and understand English to communicate with clients and staff and to complete required documentation * Skills to perform a wide variety of tasks and deal with occasional behavioral challenges * Willingness to complete a pre-employment survey prior to beginning the interview process * Willingness to successfully complete state and agency required core competency training including, but not limited to, CPR / FA, and OIS trainings PREFERRED: * Experience in behavioral science or similar field * Experience with behavioral challenges JOB DUTIES: * Empower individuals with developmental / intellectual disabilities in a residential setting to improve their independence and quality of life, and to help them live out the choices that they want to make * Assist individuals in their daily activities * Plan and conduct activities out in the communities * Transport and accompany individuals to appointments using a company vehicle * Assist with personal care and medication administration, social skills, and learning * Position requires stooping, bending, lifting, and carrying at least 50 pounds of weight without assistance * Attend all mandatory trainings and staff meetings with no exceptions HOURS: * Full-time, swing and grave shifts * Position requires availability to work on weekends EMPLOYER COMMENTS: 'This is a great opportunity to learn about psychology and behaviors, while gaining experience in the healthcare and social service fields. Ideal candidates will have a caring and compassionate demeanor, as well as strong leadership skills. Full training provided including non-confrontational restraint methods. We have one of Oregon's top training programs.' LOCATION: Tigard 97223 </font></td>
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