Morning caregiver for 8yr old boy

Direct Support Professional (DSP) / In Home Caregiver

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.

Location: Gresham, OR, 97030

Schedule: Thursdays and Fridays from 7AM - 1PM.

Description: An 8-year-old boy who needs assistance with daily routines, safety, and emotional regulation. He needs support with bathroom usage, staying on task, and safely accessing food and toys. During meals, he requires close supervision. He may also need help with toothbrushing, changing clothes, and completing household chores or personal tasks. He is very active and benefits from a caregiver who can match his energy level and engage him in play and activities.

Responsibilities:

• Support and encourage the client during in-home ABA sessions, helping maintain engagement.
• Assist with light household tasks, such as helping him clean up after dinner.
• Participate in activities including reading, writing, movement games, and other interests he enjoys.
• Provide occasional community access while ensuring safety and positive experiences.
• Offer consistent behavior support in coordination with existing supports already in place.
• Use clear, direct communication and reinforce appropriate boundaries to support structure, safety, and successful interactions.

Qualifications:

• Experience with ABA, behavior management, or working with children with developmental disabilities is preferred.
• A patient, interactive, relationship-focused approach.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to establish and uphold healthy boundaries.
• Someone who is active, engaged, and comfortable supporting a child with high energy.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• 18 years or older
• Pass a Criminal History Check.
• Work a minimum of 15 hours per month.
• CPR and First Aid Certificate (within 3 months of hire)
• State required online training courses (pre-hire and within 3 months of hire)
• Continuing Education (24 hours per year)
• Basic knowledge of technology, including the ability to use a smartphone for timekeeping, submitting daily and quarterly shift reports, communication with office and client family, and additional requirements as needed.
• Has direct experience working with children and/or adults with varying levels of support needs (Including experience with intellectual and/or behavioral disabilities).
• Understand requirements of maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding individual information.
• Be literate and capable of understanding written and oral orders.
• Be able to communicate with individuals, health care providers, case managers, and appropriate others.
• Be able to respond to emergency situations when services are being delivered.

Direct Support Professional / In Home Caregiver Benefits Include:

• Part-time or Full-time work opportunities
• Holiday pay (time and a half)
• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance (30+ hours per week)
• Paid vacation (30+ hours per week, 6 months after hire)
• 401k with employer match (30+ hours per week, 1 year after hire)
• Paid sick days
• Paid continuing education opportunities
• Free gym membership