Direct Support Professional (Youth)

Albertina Kerr; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 60,174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid 2-week training program to teach你

100% paid medical/dental/vision plans

Paid holidays and generous paid time

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Albertina Kerr is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to work with youth ages 10-17 in our residential group homes in Hillsboro, Oregon. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support daily living, school readiness, and community activities, while modeling emotional regulation and building trustful relationships.

You will help youth develop independence, social and advocacy skills, and support families and care teams.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.
• Great social skills.
• Ability to lift, push and pull 50 pounds.
• Knows basic cooking skills and willing to learn new recipes.
• Willing to be flexible and learn new skills.
• Preference for applicants who can work at least one weekend day.
• Ability to meet background check, reference check, and driving requirements (valid license; no more than two infractions in the last two years).

Responsibilities

• Build safe, trusting relationships with youth.
• Support daily living needs, including personal care.
• Help youth develop skills for independence and adulthood.
• Follow behavior support plans and ensure safety.
• Collaborate with families, medical professionals, and team members.
• Monitor health and well-being.
• Support youth in the community and across program needs.

Skills

Social skills

Physical ability (lift 50 lbs)

Job description

At Albertina Kerr, we believe that all people thrive in nurturing and inclusive communities. Our mission is to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges to lead self-determined lives in their communities. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in our youth group homes, you'll work alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team - including DSPs, Behavior Specialists, Therapists, Skills Trainers, and Psychiatrists, to support youth ages 10-17 with both developmental and mental health needs (dual diagnosis). Each home supports up to four youth, each with unique backgrounds, strengths, and goals.

You'll help youth:

• Build social, emotional regulation, and advocacy skills
• Develop independence in daily living
• Strengthen relationships and community connections

Daily responsibilities vary but often include supporting morning and bedtime routines, school preparation, after-school activities, meals, and household tasks. You'll also collaborate with families and care teams to ensure consistent, high-quality support. At times, you may support youth who are dysregulated due to trauma or skill gaps. In these moments, you'll model emotional regulation, use approved strategies to maintain safety, and focus on relationship-building and repair.

We believe all people do well if they can, and your role is to support youth in building the skills they need to succeed.

We're looking for people who:

• Center youth and meet them where they are-on both good and challenging days
• Provide consistency and positive adult support
• Are open to learning strategies for supporting dual diagnoses
• Understand the impact of trauma on behavior

In this role, you will:

• Build safe, trusting relationships with youth
• Support daily living needs, including personal care
• Help youth develop skills for independence and adulthood
• Follow behavior support plans and ensure safety
• Collaborate with families, medical professionals, and team members
• Monitor health and well-being
• Support youth in the community and across program needs

Although assigned to a primary group home, support may be needed at other group homes.

Other duties as assigned or needed.

Benefits

• Paid 2-week training program to teach you the skills you need
• 100% paid medical/dental/vision plans
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old
• Great social skills
• Ability to lift, push and pull 50 pounds
• Knows basic cooking skills and willing to learn new recipes
• Knows basic cleaning skills
• Willing to be flexible and learn new skills
• Preference for applicants who can work at least one weekend day.
• Ability to meet background check, and reference check requirements, and organization's driving requirements of having a current and valid driver's license and no more than two driving infractions in the last two years.