Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Community Access Services • Saint Helens, OR

13d • $22 - $23

About The Position

Community Access Services is hiring Direct Support Professionals in Saint Helens, Oregon, to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The role involves individualized care based on each person’s needs, goals, preferences, and support plan, helping promote 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 is part-time and pays $21.75–$22.75 per hour, depending on experience, with a $500 hiring bonus paid in two installments after two and four months of employment. The employer also describes predictable schedules, career growth opportunities, and supportive leadership.

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.
• 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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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