Caregiver (DSP) | Weekday Afternoons | Salem, OR
About The Position
Empowered Services provides 1:1 in-home and community-based support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) deliver person-centered care, ADL support, and community engagement to help individuals build independence and live meaningful lives. We are hiring an entry-level Part-Time Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver to support a teen in the Salem, OR area during weekday afternoons. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in behavioral support / emotional regulation, mental health or trauma-informed care, childcare / youth mentorship, or caregiving, DSP, or CNA roles. The individual to be supported is an adolescent who enjoys board games, crafts, jewelry, fashion, slime, and music, loves spending time with her service dog (Amber), has a fun, silly personality, and values being treated like a typical teen. She benefits from structure, routine, and clear expectations, needs time to process tasks, changes, and transitions, can experience strong emotions including withdrawal or frustration, may take things personally, and benefits from gentle perspective support. She prefers a companion-style relationship.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Current auto insurance (meeting state requirements)
- Ability to pass a background check (not all records are disqualifying)
- Experience with behavioral support, youth care, or mental health
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a DSP, caregiver, behavioral technician, CNA, or childcare provider
- Experience supporting individuals with I/DD, autism, or mental health needs
- Experience with de-escalation and emotional regulation support
- CPR / First Aid certification
Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 support and companionship
- Assist with ADLs and daily routines as needed
- Support community outings (Ulta, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, etc.)
- Engage in creative activities (crafts, jewelry, crochet, games, music)
- Help with task sequencing and step-by-step processing
- Support emotional regulation and problem-solving
- Use timers and structured routines for transitions
- Encourage independence and participation in daily tasks (when appropriate)
- Maintain clear, consistent communication and expectations
- Complete documentation and communication with care team
Benefits
- $23–$25 per hour (DOE: experience, education, certifications)
- Paid training
- Flexible schedule based upon the customer
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
