Supported Living Provider (Part Time)

POSITION SUMMARY: A Supported Living Provider is a life helper to individuals who possess a variety of abilities. Our clients need some assistance to engage in community activities such as shopping, going on outings or getting a workout at the gym. A Supported Living Provider will also assist individuals in their homes, mentoring basic life skills such as keeping a clean house, managing finances and dealing with situations that enter people's daily lives. Providing this type of human service is very rewarding knowing you are truly making a difference in the quality of someone's life. This position is less than 30 hours per week.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Transport clients and assist with errands and appointments such as grocery shopping, banking and medical appointments
• Assist with order and pick up of prescriptions, understanding medication instructions, filling med boxes and scheduling medication reminders
• Assist with accessing community resources such as food, housing and family services
• Assist as needed with applications for various services
• Provide support for community inclusion including hobbies, exercise, art and music classes, social groups, outings, and other preferred activities
• Provide hands-on assistance and reminders with household chores and responsibilities, such as cooking, cleaning and life organization
• Assist with activities of daily living such as hygiene and personal care, offering physical support as needed (transfer, ambulation, or standby assistance)
  
  

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain all necessary client records and record daily data entries into appropriate record keeping systems
• Cross training in other areas including Job Coaching
  
  

Minimum Qualifications And Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Dependable transportation; valid Oregon driver's license with driving record sufficient to qualify to drive agency vehicles
• Ability to pass an Oregon Department of Human Services background check
• Experience working with adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred
  
  

Salary: $15.75 - $18.38 per hour