DSP & Job Coach: Empower Adults, Build Skills

Horizon Project, Inc.; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided for client运输

Partially company paid medical, dental

Company paid life insurance and DI

Voluntary insurance options

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Paid sick and vacation days

1.5x pay for holidays

Job summary

Horizon Project, Inc. is hiring compassionate caregivers to assist adults with developmental disabilities in Day Support, Community Living, and Job Coaching services. No prior experience required, pay $16–$18.50/hour with a $1/hour uplift for job coaching.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM (40 hours/week) with occasional weekends or evenings. Company vehicle provided; PSLF eligibility and robust benefits, including health and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years old.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must pass a pre-employment driving records screening (Driving Required Position).
• Must maintain a clean driving record during employment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license insurable by company vehicle provider.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check by Oregon DHS.
• Must communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Plan fun activities for clients that meet their personal goals.
• Take clients on community outings to the fair or bowling alley.
• Use a company vehicle for client transportation.
• Teach job skills to clients and help them get a job.
• Support clients at their job (job coaching).
• Help clients go to the bathroom, shower/bathe, and brush their teeth.
• Administer client medications.
• Remain on task in a busy or chaotic environment.
• Support multiple clients at once (e.g., 5 DSPs for 10+ clients).
• Use a computer to document client medication and daily activities.
• Maintain adaptive equipment like wheelchairs and walkers.
• Work as a team to complete job duties and support the clients.)

Skills

Basic computer skills

English communication

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Punctuality

Job description

Horizon Project, Inc. is hiring compassionate caregivers to assist adults with developmental disabilities in Day Support, Community Living, and Job Coaching services. No prior experience required, pay $16–$18.50/hour with a $1/hour uplift for job coaching.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM (40 hours/week) with occasional weekends or evenings. Company vehicle provided; PSLF eligibility and robust benefits, including health and paid time off.