Direct Support Professional (Youth Residential - Temporary Assignment Day Shift)

Albertina Kerr; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Albertina Kerr in Salem, OR is seeking a Direct Support Professional to work with youth ages 10–17 in residential group homes. You will build relationships, support daily living activities, and collaborate with families and clinical teams to provide consistent care.

This is a full-time, 3-month temporary assignment with a 6:30 am–2:30 pm shift, Monday–Friday. Training is provided and opportunities may exist to transition to a permanent role.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.
• Strong social skills and teamwork.
• Ability to lift/push/pull 50 pounds.
• Knows basic cooking and is 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.

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

Interpersonal skills

Physical strength

Driver's license

Flexibility

Weekend availability

Job description

Help people with disabilities build skills and experience to live their best lives!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 skillsDevelop independence in daily livingStrengthen relationships and community connectionsDaily 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 daysProvide consistency and positive adult supportAre open to learning strategies for supporting dual diagnosesUnderstand the impact of trauma on behaviorThis is a Full Time temporary assignment Day shift position for a duration of approximately 3 months at an adolescent youth residential group home in Salem, OR. Shift: Monday-Friday 6:30 am-2:30 pm, with opportunity to move into a regular role at the end of the assignment.In this role, you will:Build safe, trusting relationships with youthSupport daily living needs, including personal careHelp youth develop skills for independence and adulthoodFollow behavior support plans and ensure safetyCollaborate with families, medical professionals, and team membersMonitor health and well-beingSupport youth in the community and across program needsAlthough assigned to a primary group home, support may be needed at other group homes.Other duties as assigned or needed.Position covered under SEIU Local 503 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).BenefitsPaid internal training program to teach you the skills you need100% paid medical/dental/vision plansPaid holidays and generous paid time off24-hour Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that provides resources for everything from mental health to pet insurance and financial counsellingOur Hiring Process: After applying, qualified candidates may be contacted by text or email to schedule a phone screen call. Final candidates may move forward to an interview with the hiring manager and offer.QualificationsAt least 18 years oldGreat social skillsAbility to lift, push and pull 50 poundsKnows basic cooking skills and willing to learn new recipesKnows basic cleaning skillsWilling to be flexible and learn new skillsPreference 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.