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About the Role
Summer Schedule: Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Some Sundays
1st Option: 10am-3pm
2nd Option: 4pm-9pm
School Schedule: Mon-Fri 7am-8:45am & Tues-Fri 4pm-8pm
Needs: This 6-year-old girl is a curious child who loves being around other kids. She has limited verbal communication, and can get frustrated easily, leading to some escalated behaviors, i.e. crying, shouting, physical aggression. The client should be supervised by the DSP throughout each shift. DSP needs to be patient and keep her engaged i.e. reading books together, singing, talking together, taking her into the community for activities (no vehicle transportation from DSP allowed), work on hygiene etc. Overall, she’s a very active kid who flourishes when she gets to play with her favorite toys, go to the park, and interact with other people.
Requirements:
DSP must be comfortable traveling to client’s home in SE Portland. Please use Essex Park for a commute reference.
Ability to provide consistent redirection, prompting, and cuing to support the clients goals and daily activities.
Strong communication
Support with daily activity routines, transitions between activities, and community preparation.
Qualifications:
Previous experience with de-escalation preferred but not required.
English/Spanish bilingual providers preferred, but just English is okay. (Her mother primarily speaks Spanish, but her English is good, too.)
DSP needs to be patient and understanding
DSP needs to be attentive and observant to the child's needs.
Requirements
Daily Requirements:
Scheduling – each DSP has a set schedule with the assigned client(s)
Smart phone – use a cell phone to clock in/out for visits and complete the daily progress notes.
Patient, Kind and Positive – caring for clients with disabilities requires someone who can be patient, support the client through kindness and understanding, and provide positive reinforcement throughout the shift.
Driving – depending on the client, they may need to be driven to community events or appointments. Valid license and insurance required if driving will be needed.
Support – develop and maintain positive working relationships with the assigned client(s), their families and the FRR Support Manager