Program Coordinator; PC - Residential Caregiving

Overview

At Dungarvin, we are more than a provider of support services—we’re a mission-driven team rooted in respect, response and choice. Since 1976, we’ve been dedicated to meeting people where they are - providing person-centered supports that allow individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or complex medical needs live as independently as possible.

With services in 15 states, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a real difference. We encourage you to embrace this opportunity to impact someone’s life!

• $21.50 per hour
• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for eligible employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for eligible employees
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance for eligible employees
• 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match for eligible employees
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• National Brand Discounts
• Tap Check - access to 50% of your pay before payday
• PAID training and orientation

What You Get to Do:

The Program Coordinator (PC) is the lead direct support professional for one of our Residential Programs in the Northeast Portland Metro community. The PC will be responsible for providing direct support, hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) in a manner that ensures their health, safety, successful achievement of service objectives, and personal goals.

This is not a supervisory role. The Program Coordinator reports directly to the Program Director.

• Enrich and support the lives of our residents while maintaining a safe and healthy environment
• Provide companionship and personalized care while encouraging independence and self-care
• Assist clients with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating
• Prepare meals and snacks. May include grocery shopping
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties
• Assist with transportation needs
• Implement behavior supports and de-escalation during challenging behaviors
• Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include using mechanical lift devices
• Administrative duties such as assisting with schedules, one-on-one training of staff, documentation and follow-up of individual and program related issues, and ensuring compliance with policies and Oregon Administrative Rules
• Other duties as assigned

• Personal fulfillment, a meaningful career, and the chance to make a difference
• Positively impact someone’s life
• Gain health care experience to further your career

• 1-2+ years of experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Prior experience in residential services preferred.
• Valid driver's license required
• Reliable transportation with ability to use personal vehicle on the job is required
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Have a passion to help others through person-centered care
• People-oriented and have a team approach
• Dependable, adaptable, and flexible
• Good communication is key in this role. You’ll rely on your reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members.
• Must be able to provide references
• Able to attend two weeks of paid in-house orientation and training

Successful candidates will be required to meet all Oregon State Department of Human Services requirements

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

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