Direct Support Professional

Job Listing ID:

4473428

Job Title:

Direct Support Professional Application Deadline:

07/01/2026

Job Location:

Albany

Date Posted:

04/16/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Shift:

Day Shift, Swing Shift Duration of Job:

Full Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

This is a full-time position with hours that vary.

Position Overview:

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) directly serve individuals experiencing intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing care, support, and skill building training.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Follow individual client programs and support documents, data tracking to meet medical, life skills, social skills and behavior needs/goals.
• Advocate for the needs and wants of the clients
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Assist in grocery shopping, food preparation and cooking
• Assist in client financial budgeting and tracking financial transactions
• Schedule and attend medical appointments and complete proper documentation
• Ensure medications are properly being administered & no lapse in refills
• Participate in client activity planning and implementation
• Provide social skills training for integration into the community
• Transport clients into the community (approved drivers only)
• Model appropriate behavior
• Read written and electronic communications in a timely manner
• Use Therap, email, and other communication tools appropriately
• Comply with all relevant Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs)
• Maintain all required certifications and licenses without lapses
• Attend all staff meetings as scheduled
• Work independently or as an active member of a team
• Other duties as assigned or necessary to support the program and/or agency

Required Skills:

• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective and respectful communication skills
• Professional boundaries and self-care routines
• Dependability and professionalism
• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Basic math and computer skills
• Conflict resolution skills

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Certifications & License Requirements:

• Valid Driver license with clean driving record
• Employer will conduct background checks, including ODHS Criminal History
• Eighteen (18) years of age

Work Environment:

• Residential and community settings
• While performing duties of the job employees may frequently sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, crouch, lift, push, and pull
• Occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds
• Effectively communicate through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on the telephone
• Drive in various road and weather conditions
• Work irregular days and/or hours, if needed based on client

Job Classification:

Social and Human Service Assistants Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Driver License Information

Required:

Non-Commercial Drivers License Preferred:

Non-Commercial Drivers License Compensation

Salary:

$17.10 to $21.10 per Hour Depending on Experience, Depending on Qualifications

Benefits Offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Sick Leave, Retirement

Additional Benefit Information:

Mileage reimbursement Phone Stipend Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 None

Education Required:

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Age:

18

Gender:

N/A

Employer Will Perform:

Background Check , Drug Test , DMV records check