Direct Support Professional (DSP) Job at Community Access Services, Portland, OR

eTdQSlRFeU1weHgwdkdibityNFYxdTY1
  • Community Access Services
  • Portland, OR

Job Description

Job Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Location: Portland, OR
Job Type: Part-Time

Make an Impact in Your Community – Join Us as a DSP!

Community Access Services is looking for dedicated and compassionate Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving independence and inclusion in their communities. If you're passionate about empowering others and want a meaningful, active job where every day is different, this role is for you!

Key Responsibilities of a Direct Support Professional:
  • Assist individuals with personal hygiene , grooming, bathing, toileting, and dressing
  • Support with meal preparation , feeding, and dietary needs
  • Help maintain a clean and safe living environment , including basic housekeeping tasks
  • Provide mobility and transfer assistance as needed
  • Follow individual support plans (ISPs) and behavior support strategies
  • Administer medications and document according to guidelines (training provided)
  • Build positive, trusting relationships with the individuals you serve
What We’re Looking for in a Direct Support Professional:
  • Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is a plus, but not required – we provide training!
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Valid driver’s license and willingness to become a company driver
  • Ability to pass a national background check
  • Strong communication skills and a genuine desire to help others
  • Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and assist with mobility
What We Offer:
  • Competitive pay: $21–$22/hour, depending on experience
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contributions after the qualification period 
  • Generous amount of paid time off (PTO), sick leave, holidays, and personal time
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering free, confidential support for you and your family
  • Voluntary perks including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and even pet insurance
Apply Today and start making a difference in the lives of others—while building a career you can be proud of.

 

Job Tags

Holiday work, Part time, Immediate start,

Similar Jobs

Spotify

Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Personalization Job at Spotify

The Safe-and-Sound team makes Spotify safe and enjoyable for every listener. From podcast recommendations to AI Playlists, were a part of some of Spotifys most-loved features. We build Responsible AI solutions by understanding our music, podcasts and users better than...

Mawer Capital

Full-Time Personal Assistant (Office + Household Support & Cleaning) Job at Mawer Capital

 ...Full-Time Personal Assistant Be the CEOs Right Hand at Work and at Home If you move slow, need constant direction, or get overwhelmed easily skip this post. Were a celebrity-backed global media and marketing powerhouse with TV shows on Amazon Prime, and clients... 

LongHorn Steakhouse

Restaurant Manager Job at LongHorn Steakhouse

 ...details and benefits below Legendary leadership certifies that our food, service, people and atmosphere are the best. Our Restaurant Managers lead and inspire the service and culinary teams to deliver the ultimate steakhouse experience... every guest, every time. They... 

GeoPolist

Targeting Analyst Leidos Job at GeoPolist

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Targeting Analyst in our National Security Sectors (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA) located in McLean, VA. Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission... 

Jobright.ai

Data Engineering Internship Job at Jobright.ai

 ...economy to combat climate change. As a Fall Data Engineering Intern, you will assist in...  ...entering senior year or equivalent in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field, with at least one completed course, internship, or hands-on project in data engineering...