Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Community Access Services • Scappoose, OR

13d • $22 - $23

About The Position

Community Access Services is hiring part-time Direct Support Professionals in Scappoose, Oregon, to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. DSPs provide individualized assistance based on each person’s needs, goals, preferences, and support plan, promoting independence, dignity, safety, and quality of life. The role includes helping with daily activities, community participation, practical life skills, personal goals, and medication support as authorized and trained. No prior DSP or caregiving experience is required; paid company training and ongoing professional development are provided. Pay is $21.75–$22.75 per hour, depending on experience, with a $500 hiring bonus paid in two installments: half after two months and the remainder after four months of employment. The employer also describes predictable scheduling, career growth opportunities, and supportive leadership.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• A valid driver’s license is required for day-shift and swing-shift positions, along 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.
• 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.
• Complete required training and follow established safety procedures and individualized support plans.

Benefits

• $500 hiring bonus, paid half after two months and half after four months of employment.
• Paid company-provided training and ongoing professional development.
• Predictable schedules intended to support work-life balance.
• Career growth and opportunities for advancement.
• Supportive, collaborative management team.

What This Job Offers

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