Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

Dungarvin • Eugene, OR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) works in a residential group home, providing direct care, hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or complex medical needs. The role supports residents’ health and safety, achievement of service objectives, and personal goals while encouraging independence and self-care.

The DSP helps maintain a safe and healthy environment, provides companionship and personalized care, assists with daily living activities, prepares meals and snacks, and performs light housekeeping and laundry. The role may also involve mobility and transfer assistance using mechanical lift devices, as well as implementing positive behavior supports and de-escalating challenging behaviors. Paid in-house orientation and training are provided.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and willingness to transport individuals served.
• Previous experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to provide references.
• Able to attend two weeks of paid in-house orientation and training, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Passion for helping others.
• People-oriented and able to work with a team approach.
• Dependable, adaptable, and flexible.
• Reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with team members.

Responsibilities

• Enrich and support residents’ lives while maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
• Provide companionship and personalized care while encouraging independence and self-care.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
• Prepare meals and snacks.
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties.
• Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include using mechanical lift devices.
• Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate challenging behaviors when needed.
• Document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with internal and external team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Starting hourly rate of $20, with a guaranteed pay increase after 90 days.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for eligible employees.
• Supplemental insurance.
• Flexible spending and HSA accounts for eligible employees.
• Pet insurance.
• Life insurance for eligible employees.
• 401(k) plan with up to 3% employer match for eligible employees.
• Paid time off for eligible employees.
• Growth and development opportunities.
• Employee referral program.
• Employee assistance program.
• National brand discounts.
• Tapcheck early pay access.
• Paid training and orientation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed