Direct Support Professional DSP

MV Advancements; McMinnville (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Telemedicine access

Leave programs

Job summary

MV Advancements in McMinnville, OR is seeking a compassionate Direct Support Professional to empower individuals to live their best lives. You will provide personal care, meal prep, transportation, and support community participation with dignity and respect.

This part-time role offers evenings and weekends with a 15% shift differential and a starting wage of $19.00 per hour. Training and advancement opportunities are provided to help you grow professionally.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Able to pass pre-employment drug screen and DHS background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with personal care, meal preparation, and transportation.
• Assist with medication administration and household routines.
• Support individuals to pursue goals and participate in community activities.
• Encourage independence while ensuring safety and dignity.
• Collaborate with management to implement individualized support plans.

Skills

Caring nature

Relationship building

Person-centered care

Job description

MV Advancements in McMinnville, OR is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Direct Support Professional to help empower people to live their best lives. If you have a heart for helping others, enjoy building meaningful relationships, and are looking for a rewarding career where your care and support truly matter, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team and make a difference every day.

As a Direct Support Professional, you will play an important role in the daily lives of the individuals you support. Through compassionate care, encouragement, and meaningful relationships, you will help individuals live safely, comfortably, and as independently as possible.

In this role, you will provide assistance with personal care, meal preparation, medication administration, household routines, and transportation. More importantly, you will offer encouragement and support while helping each person achieve their goals, participate in their community, and enjoy activities that bring purpose and joy to their lives.

Every day is an opportunity to make a positive impact, whether you're helping someone learn a new skill, accompanying them on a recreational outing, celebrating personal achievements, or simply being a trusted and supportive presence. Working alongside the Management Team, you'll help ensure each person's individualized support plan is carried out with dignity, respect, and genuine care.

As a Direct Support Professional, you'll start at $19.00 per hour. This part time role is for evenings and weekends which adds a 15% shift differential. We provide training and advancement opportunities, helping you grow professionally.

Company-wide 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

OUR IDEAL DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a caring, compassionate nature and a genuine desire to help others thrive
• Enjoys building meaningful relationships and supporting people in their daily lives
• Values dignity, independence, and person-centered care
• Is 18 years of age or older
• Has a valid driver's license and a safe driving record

ABOUT US

We are a local nonprofit founded in 1966 with a primary focus on supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. We currently provide solution-oriented services to those we support in the areas of employment, residential support, and community inclusion. Our mission is to empower people to live their best life! We put people first in everything we do. We are flexible and always looking for new and innovative ways to enhance our services.

With a belief in growth through teamwork and uncompromised integrity, we work together to create a culture of inclusion built on trust, respect, and dignity for all. In order to hire and retain employees who support our belief in the value of community-based services that promote independence, integration, and self-respect, we offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a supportive work culture. Our culture is built off our core values:

• We Are People People

• Let's Try This

• Be Your Best!

• We Got This!

• PIVOT!

MV Advancements is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We take the care and safety of people seriously. To obtain a position, applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen (we are a drug-free workplace), and be approved through our agency-specific DHS background check. If you have questions regarding your ability to qualify, please feel free to call our office at 503-687-2504