Program Coordinator (PC) - Residential Caregiving

Dungarvin

Program Coordinator (PC) - Residential Caregiving

Portland, OR
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    As a Residential Program Coordinator (PC), you are the lead Direct Support Professional (DSP). You will help support individuals to live independently by providing direct support and positive direction while promoting self-determination, independence, and goal setting.

    In addition, you would be responsible for providing one-to-one training of staff and assisting with administrative activities. Please note this is not a supervisory role.

    What You Get to Do:

    • Coach, teach, and advocate for individuals with diverse abilities, allowing them to be more effective in their everyday lives.
    • Implement positive behavior supports
    • Promote independence and choice
    • Provide life skills coaching
    • Medication administration
    • Assist with home supports such as home upkeep and light meal preparation
    • Assist with shopping/budgeting
    • Provide support with hobbies, studies, social activities, and goal setting
    • Assist with transportation needs, such as running errands
    • Support participation in community-based activities, social outings, and recreational programs.
    • Mentor and train staff
    • Assist the Program Director with administrative tasks such as schedules, documentation, audits, budgets
    • Foster a team-first environment
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    ** What Makes You a Great Fit:**

    • 1-2 years of experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Prior experience in caregiving/supported living services preferred.
    • Genuine interest supporting and empowering individuals with diverse abilities
    • Person-centered, patient, and kind
    • Reliable, dependable, and able to work independently
    • Able to adapt to changing needs and handling challenging situations with patience and professionalism
    • Observant and detail oriented
    • Positive role-model for others, coachable, and able to work on a team
    • Committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment
    • Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
    • 18 years or older
    • Able to attend two weeks of PAID in-house orientation and training
    • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

    Additional Information

    Dungarvin believes that diversity and inclusion make our organization stronger. Together, we're working to create a culture that supports our employees and the people we serve. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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    11/29