Who Are MV Advancements?

MV Advancements is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help individuals with developmental disabilities live life to the fullest! We put people first in everything we do, and we are always looking for new and innovative ways to enhance our services.

What are Direct Support Professionals Responsible For?

We know that life looks a little different for everyone, some more than others. We also know that those differences do not have to stop someone from building a life they love! Everyone has their unique version of a fulfilling life, and Direct Support Professionals are here to make that a reality! By working together with the individuals supported and with the rest of the support team, DSPs build supports and meet needs in real-time.

At Home

MV Advancements has 5 group homes that we staff 24hrs a day. These homes have between 3 and 5 residents each, with varying levels and types of support needs. Supports could be:

• Partnering with individuals to set and achieve goals
• Accompanying an individual to their horseback riding class
• Preparing and serving meals
• Keeping a clean and welcoming home environment
• Ensuring that all medical and hygiene needs are being met.
• Building lifelong friendships!

In The Community

MV Advancements recognizes that having a community is so very important to living a fulfilling life. To support the individuals we serve to thrive in the community, we take a person-centered approach! That means that working as a part of a tea, our staff work one-on-one with individuals to identify how they want to connect with the community and build the bridge to get them there. Supports could look like:

• Building community-based skills goals
• Advocating for the individuals we support within the community
• Identify opportunities to improve physical and social integration into the community
• Maintain the health and wellbeing of supported individuals
• Adapt and flex with the daily changes and challenges of community integration
• Going on adventures!

At Work

Work is a part of life, and if we can plug the right person into the right job, it can be the best part of life! While MV Advancements strives to be an employer of choice, we also work with those we support to find and maintain their dream jobs! Supports in this aspect could look like:

• Identifying innate skills that translate to job skills
• Building relationships with community partners to open doors
• Teaching specific job skills
• Advocating with employers on behalf of supported individuals

Core Values

We value our employees as they support our belief in the value of community-based services that promote independence, integration, and self-respect. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a supportive work culture based on our Core Values.

Passion for all People- we put people first in everything we do!

Trust and Respect- We work together to create a culture of inclusion built on trust, respect, and dignity for all!

Growth through teamwork- We collaborate because each person is key to our success! collaboration achieves better outcomes for all!

Uncompromising Integrity- We are open, honest, and direct in all we do and say!

Innovation- We are flexible and look for new and innovative ways to enhance our services!

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess the Following Qualifications

• Basic computer skills
• Ability to pass a criminal background and drug screen
• Valid driver's license
• 2 years of driving experience and a satisfactory driving record
• Ability to pass all employer-provided trainings and certifications such as CPR/first aid

• Passion for working with people with developmental disabilities

Salary

Hourly pay for Direct Support Positions ranged from $14.50-$16.75 based on position offered and experience. Some positions are eligible for a shift differential or sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Our full-time benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision (employee-only coverage costs only $35/pay period!)
• 6 paid holidays plus one "floating holiday."
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Short-term disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance.

All employees can:

• Participate in our company-sponsored 401(k) plan with employer contribution
• 100% employer-paid employee assistance program (EAP) for the employee and their household,
• Access to telemedicine for the employee and anyone in their household
• Utilize all state and federally mandated leave programs.

These benefits are valued at an additional $6.70/hour.

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We understand that your time is valuable, so we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this job, supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our Recruitment Specialist via email at hr@mvadvancements.org or over the phone at 503-687-2504.

We take the care and safety of our clients seriously. To obtain a position, applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen (we are a drug-free workplace), and be approved through our agency-specific DHS background check. If you have questions regarding your ability to qualify, please feel free to call our office at 503-687-2504 MV Advancements is an Equal Opportunity Employer.