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Northwest Habilitation Services

Direct Support Specialist

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $19–$19.50/hr

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Forest Grove, OR (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

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What they do

A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.

$39,965 / year median in Oregon

+24% projected growth

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Job Description

Direct Support Specialist Northwest Habilitation Services - 3.3 Forest Grove, OR Job Details Part-time | Full-time $19.00 - $19.50 an hour 5 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Flexible schedule Paid sick time Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description We are hiring in Washinton County! Part-time and Full-time available within the hours of 8am-6pm, M-F. Northwest Habilitation Services of Portland is committed to helping clients with persistent mental illness overcome the challenges of daily living through our unique approach and experienced care team. This is not a caregiving position. As a Direct Support Specialist your role will be to provide motivation and guidance to clients. We want to

Plant SEEDs of Success:

Set Goals that are real and achievable Engage with our clients to build trust Establish routines with clients to build self-confidence Develop Calendaring skills to stay on track As a DSS your job is to help our clients learn the skills needed to live and succeed in their community. You may work in supported housing setups as well as in individual households. Our skills-building program focuses on teaching and reinforcing these primary areas: Hygiene Reminders Housekeeping How to do Laundry Meal Preparation and Menu Planning Grocery Shopping Money Management Calendaring and Planning Health and Safety Social Inclusions and Communication Public Transit We use a Person-Centered approach utilizing a Support Plan (CCSP) tailored to the specific needs of the individual receiving services. We teach and assist clients in accessing community resources such as food boxes, healthcare appointments, and other services as appropriate. Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients. Meets standards for documentation and accuracy of work. Compensation $19-$19.50 per hour starting , with a wage cap of $21 per hour Opportunities for bonuses and performance-based raises

Job Requirements:

18 years or older (required) High school diploma or GED (required) Driver's license (preferred) Reliable vehicle (preferred) Clear background check 15 hour minimum scheduling commitment Physical requirements include but not limited to walking, standing, bending, stooping, and carrying up to 20 pounds for 2-4 hour shifts

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