Lead Direct Support Professional — Residential (Sisters)

ALSO; Sisters (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Generous vacation time and sick leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Advocates for Life Skills & Opportunity (ALSO) is seeking a Lead Direct Support Professional to join our Sisters, Oregon residential program. You will lead a small team, promote inclusion, and provide person-centered supports to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The role emphasizes advocacy, leadership development, and ongoing training. Starting pay reflects experience, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to advance within ALSO’s expanding services in Oregon.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Direct Support Professional or similar experience.
• Flexibility to cover day, swing, and graveyard shifts.
• Clear, effective communication with teams, individuals supported, families, and other providers.
• Commitment to promoting inclusion, autonomy, and the best interests of the people served.
• Willingness to develop leadership skills and pathways to service management.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate strong, supportive connections with people receiving services and provide backup coverage when needed.
• Train new Direct Support Professionals on essential duties and person-centered support practices.
• Ensure proper documentation (MAR, T-Logs, ISP data) is maintained to meet compliance standards.
• Assist with hygiene and medical support as needed, skills training, and daily living tasks.
• Serve as a resource for team members and act as a proxy for Service Managers during absences.

Skills

Flexibility

Communication

Advocacy

Leadership

Experience

Job description

Advocates for Life Skills & Opportunity (ALSO) is seeking a Lead Direct Support Professional to join our Sisters, Oregon residential program. You will lead a small team, promote inclusion, and provide person-centered supports to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The role emphasizes advocacy, leadership development, and ongoing training. Starting pay reflects experience, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to advance within ALSO’s expanding services in Oregon.