Caregiver (DSP) - Cool, Young Man (NW Portland)

About the role

UCP Oregon is seeking a caregiver “Personal Assistant” to support a young man with developmental disabilities who lives independently in an apartment near NW 19th in Portland. He enjoys screenwriting, comic books, coffee outings, video games, and visiting Powell’s. The role involves medication and meal preparation, household chores, bathing, dressing, life‑coaching, and anxiety support. Driving is optional; street parking is available nearby, and the location is close to MAX lines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medication and meals.
• Perform household chores.
• Assist with bathing and dressing.
• Provide life‑coaching and talk through anxiety‑related situations.
• Optional: drive the client when needed, using available street parking.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Pass pre‑hiring screenings: reference check, physical with a 50 lb lifting test, and criminal background check.
• If choosing to drive for UCP: be at least 18 years old, hold a current driver’s license, have a reliable vehicle, at least two years of driving experience, auto insurance, and a clean driving record.
• Experience in mental health or developmental disability fields is preferred but not required.

Schedule

• Two primary shifts per week (totaling 27 hours):
  • Friday 8:00 PM – Saturday 9:30 AM
  • Saturday 8:00 PM – Sunday 9:30 AM
• Optional additional 3‑hour shift to bring total to 30 hours per week (day of your choosing).
• Regular hours are worked on agency holidays.

Pay

• 20–29 hours/week: $18.36 per hour.
• 30–40 hours/week: $18.36 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 worked.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, prescription, and alternative care coverage (including massage therapy and naturopathy) for employee, spouse/domestic partner, and children.
• Paid time off:
  • 30 hours/week average: PTO accrues pro‑rated, 3 weeks per year (rising to 4 weeks after 5 years of service).
  • 27 hours/week: 2 weeks of paid time off per year.
• Mileage reimbursement if driving for UCP.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 4 % employer match.
• Fun, casual work environment with opportunities for advancement and growth at a top‑ranked nonprofit.