Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Community Access Services • Clackamas, OR

13d • $22 - $23

About The Position

Community Access Services is hiring part-time Direct Support Professionals in Clackamas, Oregon, to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The role provides individualized support based on each person’s needs, goals, preferences, and support plan, promoting independence, dignity, safety, and quality of life. No previous DSP or caregiving experience is required; paid training and ongoing professional development are provided. The position offers $21.75–$22.75 per hour, depending on experience, predictable scheduling, career-growth opportunities, supportive leadership, and meaningful work.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required for all day-shift and swing-shift positions, with the ability to meet company-approved driver requirements.
• Ability to pass a national background check.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and assist with mobility support as needed.
• Willingness to complete required training and follow established safety procedures and individualized support plans.
• Must be patient, reliable, compassionate, and committed to helping others succeed.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in caregiving, disability services, behavioral support, direct care, personal assistance, or human services is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, hygiene, dressing, meal preparation, and household activities as needed.
• Support participation in recreational activities, social events, community outings, and personal interests.
• Help individuals build practical skills, pursue personal goals, and develop greater confidence.
• Encourage self-advocacy, informed choice, dignity, and individual decision-making.
• Provide medication assistance or administration in accordance with training, authorization, and established procedures.
• Record services accurately, observe changes in well-being, and report incidents according to established procedures.
• Work professionally with coworkers, supervisors, families, and other members of an individual’s support network, as appropriate.
• Maintain professional boundaries and help create a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment.
• Follow required training, established safety procedures, and individualized support plans.

Benefits

• Paid training and ongoing professional development
• Predictable scheduling to support work-life balance
• Career-growth and advancement opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative management team
• Meaningful work supporting individuals’ independence, interests, and community connections

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED