Direct Support Professional / DSP / Caregiver

AbleLight; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training and professional development

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

AbleLight in Beaverton, Oregon is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role focuses on helping clients achieve personal goals, fostering independence, and providing companionship.

The ideal candidates are energetic, compassionate individuals with a high school diploma or GED. Offers include competitive benefits and career advancement opportunities in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Building strong, positive relationships with the people supported.
• Encouraging independence and personal growth.
• Assisting with daily living activities.

Skills

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Positive, outgoing personality

Dependable and professional attitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Change Lives. Build Relationships. Make an Impact.

$2,000 Sign-on bonus

Are You a People Person Who Loves Helping Others Succeed?

If you can build trust, create meaningful connections, and inspire others, you already have the most important skills for this role.

We're looking for energetic, compassionate, and motivated individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). This isn't just a caregiving position—it's an opportunity to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live independently, achieve personal goals, and enjoy fulfilling lives.

What you'll do

• Building strong, positive relationships with the people you support
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and personal growth
• Assisting with daily living activities and community participation
• Helping individuals reach personal goals and celebrate successes
• Providing companionship, mentorship, and advocacy
• Creating meaningful experiences both at home and in the community

What we’re looking for

• Positive, outgoing personality
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• Dependable and professional attitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Valid driver's license
• High School Diploma or GED

What's in it for you

• Variety of schedule options
• Competitive benefits
• Paid training and professional development
• Career advancement opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Meaningful work that changes lives every day

Our values – The “Way” we work

• Mission First: We are called to support others to flourish and that deserves our full energy, commitment, and focus.
• One AbleLight: We are ONE TEAM working together to advance quality. We value collaboration, accountability, transparency, and courage.
• Christian Love: We are guided by our Christian Faith because all people have infinite value. We welcome and love every person, we act with empathy, grace, dignity, and patience.

Join a career with purpose

Every day is an opportunity to help someone achieve more than they thought possible. If you're passionate about helping people, building relationships, and making a lasting impact, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and start a career where your greatest success is helping others succeed.

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