Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Community Access Services•Salem, OR

13d•$22 - $23

About The Position

Community Access Services is hiring full-time Direct Support Professionals in Salem, Oregon, to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role provides individualized assistance 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. Pay is $21.75–$22.75 per hour, depending on experience, with a $1,000 hiring bonus paid in two installments.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license required for 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.

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

$1,000 hiring bonus, paid half after two months and half after four months of employment.
Paid training and ongoing professional development.
Career growth and advancement opportunities.
Supportive, collaborative leadership.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Employer coverage of up to 80% of employee medical premiums and 60% of dependent medical premiums.
Coverage of 100% of employee dental premiums and 60% of dependent dental premiums.
Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) up to $2,000 per year.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) with employer contribution of up to $500 per year.
Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
Free Hepatitis B vaccination series.
Optional accident and critical illness insurance, plus pet insurance.
Paid time off (PTO) and sick leave.
Paid holidays.
403(b) retirement plan with a 3% company contribution after the qualifying period.
On-demand pay.
Employee referral bonuses.
Free CPR and First Aid training.
Free medication administration training.
Free safety and emergency preparedness training.
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including up to three free counseling sessions, legal consultations, and financial coaching.