Independent Living Direct Support Professional

MV Advancements • McMinnville, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

MV Advancements is hiring an Independent Living Direct Support Professional (DSP) for its Supported Living Program in McMinnville, Oregon. The role provides thoughtful, person-centered support to adults with disabilities, empowering them to live independently in their own homes for as long as possible. Support is guided by each person's choices, strengths, preferences, and goals, with an emphasis on listening, building trust, and helping people work toward greater independence and confidence.

Daily support may include grocery shopping, paying bills, advocating at doctor's appointments, providing toileting assistance, and helping someone get in or out of a shower. The starting rate is $21.00 per hour. Hours worked between 7:00 PM and 6:00 AM, as well as hours worked on Saturday or Sunday, receive a 15% shift differential. At the listed starting rate, this differential is $3.15 per hour, for a total of $24.15 per hour.

MV Advancements is a local nonprofit founded in 1966 that supports people with developmental disabilities through employment, residential support, and community inclusion services. Its mission is to empower people to live their best lives and foster an inclusive, welcoming culture grounded in trust, respect, dignity, teamwork, and integrity. Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen and an agency-specific DHS background check.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Have a caring, service-minded approach and a genuine desire to support others as they pursue their goals.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Receive approval through the agency-specific DHS background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered support to adults with disabilities in the Supported Living Program.
• Help people remain in their own homes as independently and for as long as possible.
• Listen to people, build trust, honor their choices, and support their goals.
• Assist with grocery shopping and paying bills.
• Advocate for people at doctor's appointments.
• Provide toileting assistance.
• Help people get in or out of a shower.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored 401(k) plan with employer contribution.
• 100% employer-paid employee assistance program (EAP) for the employee and their household.
• Access to telemedicine for the employee and anyone in their household.
• State and federally mandated leave programs.
• For full-time employees: medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• For full-time employees: six paid holidays plus three floating holidays.
• For full-time employees: paid time off (PTO).
• For full-time employees: life and AD&D coverage.
• 15% shift differential for hours worked between 7:00 PM and 6:00 AM and for hours worked on Saturday or Sunday.

What This Job Offers

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