Direct Support Professional Oregon City and Surrounding Areas

Out of the Box Solutions•Oregon City, OR

About The Position

Out of the Box Solutions provides person-centered in-home and community-based services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD). Direct Support Professionals work one-on-one with individuals, following personalized support plans and goals established through the Oregon Department of Human Services. The role supports individuals in developing daily living skills, participating in the community, building social connections, and enjoying engaging outings in a safe and empowering environment. The Direct Support Professional delivers individualized assistance in areas such as personal care, recreation, daily living and social skills, health needs, personal preferences, individual rights, community integration, and behavior management. The position involves working with clients and their families, observing and documenting progress, supporting client health and safety, and completing required shift documentation. Duties may also include cooking, cleaning, medication assistance, scheduling, attending medical appointments, and shopping. Applicants should be dependable, flexible, enjoyable to work with, and strong communicators. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year of personal support experience, a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, reliable transportation, and a smartphone. CPR and First Aid certification are required upon hiring, along with successful completion of state-required background checks and ODDS employment eligibility requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of previous personal support experience.
Be at least 18 years of age.
CPR and First Aid certification upon hire.
Ability to work under pressure and provide general care and support.
Knowledge of home care services.
Proficient written and oral communication skills.
Ability to pass all state-required background checks and meet ODDS employment eligibility requirements.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and safeguard individual information.
Ability to understand written and oral orders.
Ability to communicate with individuals, health care providers, case managers, and other appropriate people.
Ability to respond to emergencies whenever services are being delivered.
Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation in compliance with Department of Motor Vehicles laws; proof and copies are required.
Must have a smartphone.
Ability to transport individuals aged 18 and older.

Responsibilities

Deliver training, support, and assistance with personal care, recreation and leisure, daily living skills, social skills, health needs, personal preferences, individual rights, community integration, and behavior management.
Participate in implementing and monitoring each client’s individualized support plan, sharing observations and opinions to help tailor achievable goals.
Complete required documentation, including clocking in and out, weekly progress notes, and communication with the client’s family and office staff.
Maintain clients’ health and safety, including preventing abuse, performing CPR and Standard First Aid, and responding to other client needs.
Work with clients and their families to support progress toward the client’s goals.
Assist with cooking, cleaning, medication, scheduling, attending medical appointments, shopping, and other needs.
Provide skill development and support as defined in each individual’s service plan.
Document progress notes for each shift.

Benefits

Hourly rate of $24.00.
Comprehensive health and dental insurance.
No-cost health plan for DSPs working more than 15 hours weekly, including $25,000 life insurance coverage, $2,000 accidental coverage, and virtual health insurance options for dependents.
Voluntary whole life insurance.
Time-off policy.
Next-day pay options.
Flexible work schedule.
401(k) retirement plan.
Pay for 24 hours of annual training, subject to variation.
Bi-monthly pay on the 10th and 25th.