Direct Support Professional

Make Heart Work Your Work - join the ALSO team to support people experiencing intellectual and developmental disabilities, make a difference in people's lives & the community each & every day! As a Direct Support Professional (DSP),You see ability, not disability.

We are especially seeking individuals able and willing to work swing shift and / or weekends at this time!

Why Work at ALSO? ALSO was voted one of the 100 best nonprofits to work for in Oregon 2022, join the team and find out why!

The Benefits for a Direct Support Professional (DSP):

Full Time Employees (30 hours /week) are eligible for:

• 85% employer-paid medical and vision employee coverage;
• Employee covered dental and basic life insurance.

All Employees eligible for:

• Sick, vacation, and personal paid time off (including your birthday);
• 401k retirement plan with up to 4% company match;
• Employee referral program: up to $500;
• Peer to Peer Bonus Recognition Programs;
• Yearly 3% increases or a yearly 3% bonus when at position cap;
• Opportunities for paid training and certifications on managing behaviors and performing medical care;
• Opportunities for career growth and promotion;
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness - ALSO is a local 501(c)3 non profit.
• Flexible Spending Accounts;.

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) you will:

• Support people who experience life with intellectual and developmental disabilities;
• Deliver person-centered care for each individual, honoring the person’s right of individual choice and self-expression;
• Maintain and promote positive living and working environments
• Communicate respectfully and effectively with individuals supported, family members, medical professionals, coworkers, community members and in documentation.

Qualifications for a Direct Support Professional (DSP):

• Be dependable and punctual;
• Be able to lift, transfer, push/pull, maneuver and reposition 50 lbs.;
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent;
• Be able to prepare written reports via computer using proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar;

ALSO is looking for people who want to make a difference in the lives of others and in the community while loving what they do. Make heart work your work.

Experience as a caregiver is great but not required! Do you work in a warehouse, in retail, in customer service, or as a driver and want a change? Restart your career at ALSO as a Direct Support Professional!

All candidates considered for employment are required to successfully pass a comprehensive background check prior to joining ALSO and ongoing every two years.

Advocates for Life Skills & Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and job applicants without regard to age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.