Residential Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Premier Community Supports LLC • Grants Pass, OR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Residential Direct Support Professional (DSP), you’ll be the heart of the home assisting residents with daily living, helping build skills, ensuring safety, and making each day meaningful. This role involves building supportive, person-centered relationships and delivering care in alignment with each individual’s Individual Support Plan (ISP), Behavior Support Plan, and personal goals. You will promote autonomy, dignity, and choice by empowering individuals to make decisions and exercise their rights. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene, toileting, mobility), supporting household tasks (laundry, dishes, cleaning), assisting with meal planning, grocery shopping, budgeting, and food preparation. You will also facilitate community participation by supporting attendance at appointments, social activities, employment or training programs, and recreational outings, and may provide transportation. Medication administration or following medication protocols as trained and authorized is also part of the role. You will monitor and document changes in health, behavior, or circumstances, completing required documentation including daily notes, progress updates, and incident reports. Collaboration with individuals, families, and interdisciplinary team members is key to ensure coordinated care. The role promotes social inclusion, skill development, independence, and community integration, and requires advocating for individual needs and rights while maintaining a respectful, safe, and supportive environment. Working collaboratively as part of a team, communicating effectively, and contributing to a positive and high-quality care setting are essential. The schedule includes a combination of 24-hour shifts (with overnight sleep periods) and daytime shifts, requiring availability on weekends (Friday–Monday).

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years or older
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Must be able to pass criminal background check (per state requirements, Oregon OARs)
• Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and reliable vehicle (if transportation duties apply)
• Smartphone access (for documentation, communication, timekeeping)
• Able to be certified in CPR & First Aid (training provided if needed)
• Willingness to complete annually required training (24 hours minimum)

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 6 months experience working with the I/DD community or 1 year caregiving/related experience
• Comfort around animals (if applicable)

Responsibilities

• Build supportive, person-centered relationships and deliver care in alignment with each individual’s Individual Support Plan (ISP), Behavior Support Plan, and personal goals.
• Promote autonomy, dignity, and choice by empowering individuals to make decisions and exercise their rights in all aspects of daily life.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene, toileting, and mobility, while encouraging independence wherever possible, based on individual needs.
• Support household tasks such as laundry, dishes, cleaning, and maintaining a safe, comfortable, home-like environment.
• Assist with meal planning, grocery shopping, budgeting, and food preparation based on individual needs and preferences.
• Facilitate community participation by supporting attendance at appointments, social activities, employment or training programs, and recreational outings.
• Provide transportation for appointments, errands, and community activities (may include use of a personal vehicle).
• Administer medications or follow medication protocols as trained and authorized.
• Monitor and document changes in health, behavior, or circumstances; complete required documentation including daily notes, progress updates, and incident reports in compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with individuals, families, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care and the best possible outcomes.
• Promote social inclusion, skill development, independence, and community integration.
• Advocate for individual needs and rights while maintaining a respectful, safe, and supportive environment.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team, communicating effectively and contributing to a positive and high-quality care setting.
• Adapt to varying schedules, including day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts, based on individual needs.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match after 90 days
• Paid training (including CPR/First Aid and other required certifications)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual for both part-time and full-time DSPs; PTO cash-out option after 1 year
• No-cost health plan for DSPs working > 26 hours/pay period
• Dental & vision benefits for full-time DSPs after 6 months (50% employer paid)
• Consistent paydays on the 1st and 16th of every month
• Annual Wage Evaluation

What This Job Offers

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