Community Inclusion Support Specialist (DSP) - Community Living Support Program

Dungarvin • Portland, OR

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About The Position

The Community Inclusion Support Specialist (DSP) provides one-to-one support in individuals’ homes through the Community Living Support Program. The role helps people with intellectual or developmental disabilities and/or complex medical needs live as independently as possible and stay active and engaged in their communities. Support includes transportation to community events, hobbies, appointments, shopping, and errands, as well as assistance with household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, budgeting, and establishing routines.

The specialist provides companionship and personalized care, encourages independence and self-care, supports activities of daily living, and helps maintain a safe and healthy environment. The position also involves following support plans, documenting care, implementing positive behavior supports, and de-escalating challenging behaviors when needed. Duties may periodically include personal care assistance and support with prescribed medications.

The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, either 9 a.m.–5 p.m. or 10 a.m.–6 p.m., with flexibility. New employees attend two weeks of paid, in-house orientation and training, scheduled Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Starting pay is $21.00 per hour, increasing to $21.50 after 90 days.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle are required for the Community Living Support Program.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems resourcefully without direct supervision.
• Passion for helping others.
• Dependability, adaptability, and flexibility.
• Effective reading, writing, and communication skills for documenting care, following support plans, and collaborating with team members.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor, attire, and personal presentation when interacting with persons served and their families.
• Must be able to provide references.
• Able to attend two weeks of paid, in-house orientation and training.

Nice To Haves

• Personal or professional experience working with persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or experience in a front-facing customer service role coupled with a passion for helping vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support in individuals’ homes.
• Help individuals participate in community events, hobbies, appointments, shopping trips, and other outings or errands by providing transportation.
• Assist with household duties, including cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, budgeting, and establishing routines.
• Enrich and support the lives of persons served while maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
• Provide companionship and personalized care while encouraging independence and self-care.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including community-based supports.
• Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate challenging behaviors when needed.
• Periodically provide personal care assistance and support with prescribed medications.
• Document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with internal and external team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time employees.
• Supplemental insurance.
• Flexible spending and HSA accounts for full-time employees.
• Pet insurance.
• Free life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with match.
• Paid time off for eligible employees.
• PTO donation.
• Growth and development opportunities.
• Employee referral program.
• Employee assistance program.
• National brand discounts.
• Tapcheck early pay access.
• Job mobility options within Dungarvin’s services in 17 states.
• Paid training and orientation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed