Direct Support Professional — Compassionate Care & Inclusion

ALSO; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Paid Personal Holidays (5 days)

Referral bonus

Job summary

ALSO is hiring Direct Support Professionals to assist 2-4 individuals with IDD in residential homes in SE Portland, Gresham, Wood Village and Fairview. You will support daily living, health services, and community activities with a strong emphasis on person-centered care.

Shift options include swing and day hours, weekdays and weekends. Training is paid, and a birthday holiday (YAY Day) plus referral bonuses are offered to eligible team members.

Qualifications

• Be dependable and punctual.
• Lift, transfer and reposition up to 50 lbs.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Written reports via computer with proper spelling and grammar.
• Valid driver license preferred.
• Willingness to accompany individuals into the community.
• Caregiving experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Relationship Building with individuals receiving services.
• Direct Support with hygiene, daily living tasks and community activities.
• Medical support under RN guidance and use of medical equipment as trained.
• Positive Behavior Support following person-centered plans.
• Documentation and compliance with MAR, ISP data, and logs.
• Advocacy for choices, autonomy, and community inclusion.

Skills

Dependable and punctual

Able to lift 50 lbs

Written reports per computer

Valid driver license preferred

Willingness to accompany individuals

Caregiving experience helpful

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ALSO is hiring Direct Support Professionals to assist 2-4 individuals with IDD in residential homes in SE Portland, Gresham, Wood Village and Fairview. You will support daily living, health services, and community activities with a strong emphasis on person-centered care.

Shift options include swing and day hours, weekdays and weekends. Training is paid, and a birthday holiday (YAY Day) plus referral bonuses are offered to eligible team members.