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Direct Support Specialist DSS DSP

HCAOA
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 2/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2025

Direct Support Specialist - Full-Time or Part-Time We are hiring in these areas :

NE Portland, SE Portland, N Portland, SW Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tigard, Oregon City, Milwaukie, Lake Oswego, Happy Valley, Wilsonville, Gresham, West Linn. When you apply just select all the cities you are willing to work in!

Pay range from $14.75 - $16.00 per hour DOE!

Finally, a job that offers ONE TO ONE SUPPORTS in the mental health and behavioral health communities! If that sounds like what you are looking for, come get a job with us! This is the best way to feel good about what you do and make a competitive living in the process.

The Company Our company has been providing community-based care supports since 2003. Yep, that's 17 years. We are a company that has a "People First" focus, and we work to incorporate creative solutions to build greater success and in the lives of our clients and our team.

  • We value Integrity, Professionalism, Commitment to Excellence, Accountability, Communication
  • We offer flexible scheduling

What exactly does a Direct Support Specialist (DSS) Do? A great DSS assists individuals with persistent mental illness to live in and succeed in their community.

  • Builds ADL / iADL (Activities of Daily Living) skills to help clients maintain highest level of independence
  • Works with clients to fully engage community and become aware of other community supports
  • Provides clients with consistent and dependable service that builds their confidence in their own independent living skills.
  • Location Our clients live throughout the Greater Portland Area, which means we can get you work close to home!

  • We work to find clients within 5-10 miles of your home to reduce commute
  • Bus or car travel to client's homes is totally groovy
  • We pay travel time between clients
  • Why Choose to work with us?

  • Great "in" to the Mental Health supports world
  • One to one supports
  • Training to build skills and tools to provide effective supports
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance available
  • Great Pay
  • Flexible scheduling close to home
  • Capable, communicative co-workers
  • Interested? Click the apply button and complete the application. We will want to set up a phone interview to make sure you're not a robot, and then we will invite you in for an interview at our office. After that we'll get you background checked, on-boarded and out to work!

    You can learn more about our company at our Company website : . Also, check out our Facebook, Twitter and Blog websites : , and

    Compensation : $14.75 - $16.00 per hour

    Homewatch CareGivers offers the comprehensive home care services and we believe that exceptional training means a more rewarding experience for you and better care for clients. Homewatch CareGivers is a premier provider of in-home care services for people of all ages, including seniors, children, veterans, the chronically ill, and those recovering from medical procedures.

    Our care philosophy is based on finding interesting, innovative ways to empower clients and help them feel engaged and respected. We start by making sure our caregivers and office staff are confident and empowered, too. Our Homewatch CareGivers University is a professionally-developed training platform designed to give you the tools and resources you need to make the very most of your time with clients and gain the most satisfaction from your job. It includes online accredited courses to help you meet the training requirements you may need to stay current with caregiver certification and licensure . The more prepared you are, the more secure you feel in your daily work.

    This is an incredible opportunity to feel great about your job and the impact it has on others. Join our growing team and help bring our unique care philosophy to life!

    This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchisee, and not to Homewatch Caregivers Corporate.

    Salary : $15 - $16

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