Direct Support Professional (DSP Community Driver)

Rise & Shine Social Enterprise; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Rise & Shine Social Enterprise is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP Community Driver) to assist clients with daily living, personal care, meal prep, transportation to appointments and community activities, and medication administration after training.

In this role you will document activities, ensure safety, and support milestones in a respectful, empowering environment while upholding client dignity and independence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age and valid driver’s license.
• Basic computer skills and ability to complete electronic documentation.
• Pass and maintain Oregon background screenings and eligibility requirements.
• Ability to drive extended distances as part of duties.
• Willingness to work at different program locations and complete trainings.

Responsibilities

• Help clients get ready for their day (including personal care when needed).
• Cook meals together.
• Drive to appointments or community activities.
• Administer medications after training.
• Keep a safe, clean, welcoming home environment.
• Celebrate milestones big and small.
• Complete required documentation.

Skills

Electronic documentation

Driving

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Therap

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP Community Driver)

At Rise & Shine, your role is to help clients live their best lives by providing personal care, cooking meals together, transportation to appointments and community activities, medication administration, documentation, and celebrating milestones.

Typical Day

• Help clients get ready for their day (including personal care when needed)
• Cook meals together
• Drive to appointments or community activities
• Administer medications after training
• Keep a safe, clean, welcoming home environment
• Celebrate milestones big and small
• Complete required documentation

Job Type

Full-time, Part-time

Qualities We Value

This job is for you if you genuinely enjoy helping others, can adapt to whatever the day brings, remain calm when things get busy, believe everyone deserves dignity and respect, and are looking for meaningful work rather than just another paycheck.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience as a DSP or CNA preferred, but not required.
• Experience using Therap preferred, but not required.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills and ability to complete electronic documentation.
• Pass and maintain all Oregon-mandated criminal background screenings and eligibility requirements.
• Remain awake and alert while on shift.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing, personal automobile insurance, and approval under the agency’s insurance policy.
• Ability to drive for extended periods as part of assigned duties.
• Flexibility to work at different program locations based on needs.
• Successfully complete and maintain all required training, certifications, competency requirements, and continuing education.
• Physically capable of demonstrating and performing all required intervention techniques, support strategies, rescue procedures, emergency response protocols, and associated duties.

Physical and Work Requirements

• Lift up to 40 lbs and perform physical support tasks such as bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, reaching, kneeling, crouching, and transfer-related support within training and safety guidelines.
• Stand and walk for extended periods and navigate stairs as required.
• Safely perform personal care, mobility support, household tasks, and community-based activities as required by individual support plans.
• Respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Core Principles

• Accountability: See it, own it, solve it, do it.
• Become part of the solution.
• Respect for others and their feelings.
• Act now!
• Ask the question: “What else can I do?”
• Ask the questions: “What coaching do you have for me?” and “What can I do better?”
• Personal ownership and pride.
• Reject average.
• Show others that you care.

Salary

$19 - $23