Part-Time Direct Support Professional | $21.75-$22.75/hr

Community Access Services; Scappoose (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus: $500

Competitive hourly pay: $21.75-$22.75

Job summary

Community Access Services in Scappoose, Oregon, is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for part-time, on-site roles. You will support individuals with IDD to build independence, develop skills, engage in community activities, and live life on their own terms.

No experience? No problem—training is provided, and a caring team helps you succeed. Pay is $21.75–$22.75 per hour with a $500 hiring bonus, depending on experience, and schedules are designed for work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with either a high school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license required for all day-shift and swing-shift positions, with the ability to meet company approved driver requirements.
• Ability to pass a national background check.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and assist with mobility support as needed.
• Willingness to complete required training and follow established safety procedures and individualized support plans.

Responsibilities

• Daily Living Support: Assist with personal care, hygiene, dressing, meal preparation, and household activities as needed.
• Community Engagement: Support participation in recreational activities, social events, community outings, and personal interests.
• Independence and Life Skills: Help individuals build practical skills, pursue personal goals, and develop greater confidence.
• Person-Centered Support: Encourage self-advocacy, informed choice, dignity, and individual decision-making.
• Medication Support: Provide medication assistance or administration in accordance with training, authorization, and established procedures.
• Documentation and Communication: Record services accurately, observe changes in well-being, and report incidents according to established procedures.
• Team Collaboration: Work professionally with coworkers, supervisors, families, and other members of an individual’s support network, as appropriate.
• Respect and Confidentiality: Maintain professional boundaries and help create a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Compassion

Commitment to helping others

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Community Access Services in Scappoose, Oregon, is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for part-time, on-site roles. You will support individuals with IDD to build independence, develop skills, engage in community activities, and live life on their own terms.

No experience? No problem—training is provided, and a caring team helps you succeed. Pay is $21.75–$22.75 per hour with a $500 hiring bonus, depending on experience, and schedules are designed for work-life balance.