Are you looking for an awesome job where you get to make a difference every day? If so, UCP Oregon might have the perfect job for you!
UCP Oregon is an exciting and empowering place to work. We help adults who experience developmental disabilities to live the life of their dreams—whether that’s living independently, working in a great job, or pursuing their interests and hobbies.
We’re currently seeking a full-time caregiver “Personal Assistant” for a fun-loving man who experiences developmental disabilities. He lives in his own house in Gladstone and is an active guy with a great sense of humor. He does most tasks independently. No lifting is required.
You’ll assist him as he pursues his interests, such as bowling, going on drives, and visiting the Humane Society. You’ll help prepare his meals, clean his home and keep track of daily activities. Also, you’ll provide structure and routine and help him manage his emotions. This position includes medicine management as well as food tracking.
You’ll work one shift for a total of 43 hours: Saturdays 7:00 PM - Mondays 2:00 PM.You’ll also work your regular hours on Agency holidays.
Benefits:
$18.00 per hour. Annual wage increase based on satisfactory performance.
Eligible for overtime pay for hours worked over 40 hours per week.
Holiday pay (double pay for the first 12 hours of any agency holiday shift that you work).
Great medical, vision, prescription, and alternative care coverage (including massage therapy and naturopathy) for employee, spouse/domestic partner, and children.
3 weeks of paid time off, rising to 4 weeks after 5 years of service at UCP.
Mileage reimbursement if driving for UCP.
401k retirement plan with up to a 4% employer match.
Fun, casual work environment, with lots of opportunities for advancement and growth, at one of the top-ranked non-profits in Oregon.
Requirements:
High school diploma or GED.
Be able to pass our pre-hiring screenings, including a reference check, a physical with a lifting test of 50lbs, and a criminal history background check.
Driving on the job is optional but strongly preferred: must be at least 18 years old, have a current driver’s license, a reliable personal vehicle, at least two years of driving experience, auto insurance, and a clean driving record.
Experience in the developmental disability field preferred, but not required.
To Apply:
It’s easy to apply! Visit http://www.ucpaorwa.org/careers.html and look for the “Caregiver (DSP) - Fun-Loving, Independent Man” job opening. Then answer a few fast questions and send a resume and cover letter.
UCP Oregon is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and actively seeks applicants from diverse backgrounds. UCP considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We encourage BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people who experience disabilities to apply.
Find out more about UCP Oregon at: http://www.ucpaorwa.org/.