In-Home DSP | Autism Support & Independence Coach

Family Relief Resources LLC.; Oregon; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay (time and a half)

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

Paid vacation

401k with employer match

Paid sick days

Paid continuing education

Job summary

Family Relief Resources seeks a Direct Support Professional to assist a 15-year-old boy with autism in his home and community settings. You will help build social skills, independence, and participation in activities.

The role offers part-time or full-time opportunities, with a schedule of Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM. CPR/First Aid within 3 months, 18+ years, background check required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with developmental disabilities or autism.
• Patient and calm with strong boundaries.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to simplify instructions.
• 18 years or older.
• Pass a Criminal History Check.
• CPR and First Aid certification within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Support social skill development and community engagement.
• Encourage exploration of new interests beyond screens.
• Provide reminders and prompts for healthy eating habits.
• Support hygiene routines and personal care tasks.
• Assist with independent living skills (cleaning, organizing, laundry).
• Document progress notes after each shift and quarterly progress reports.
• Transportation not required; commute between client homes ~20 minutes.

Skills

Disability experience

Patience

Communication skills

Boundaries

Education

CPR and First Aid

Online pre-hire training

Continuing education

Tools

Smartphone for timekeeping

GPS tracking/timekeeping

Job description

Family Relief Resources seeks a Direct Support Professional to assist a 15-year-old boy with autism in his home and community settings. You will help build social skills, independence, and participation in activities.

The role offers part-time or full-time opportunities, with a schedule of Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM. CPR/First Aid within 3 months, 18+ years, background check required.