Job Description
Job Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP) Location: The Dalles, OR
Job Type: Full-Time
Hiring Bonus Available in Our Community Living Program!
Join our Community Living team as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and earn a hiring bonus: $1,000 for full-time roles, $500 for part-time roles, and $1,500 for full-time NOC shifts.
Make an Impact in Your Community – Join Us as a DSP! Community Access Services is looking for
dedicated and compassionate Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving independence and inclusion in their communities. If you're passionate about empowering others and want a meaningful, active job where every day is different, this role is for you!
Key Responsibilities of a Direct Support Professional: - Assist individuals with personal hygiene , grooming, bathing, toileting, and dressing
- Support with meal preparation , feeding, and dietary needs
- Help maintain a clean and safe living environment , including basic housekeeping tasks
- Provide mobility and transfer assistance as needed
- Follow individual support plans (ISPs) and behavior support strategies
- Administer medications and document according to guidelines (training provided)
- Build positive, trusting relationships with the individuals you serve
What We’re Looking for in a Direct Support Professional: - Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is a plus, but not required – we provide training!
- High school diploma or GED
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and auto insurance
- Ability to pass a national background check
- Strong communication skills and a genuine desire to help others
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and assist with mobility
What We Offer: - Competitive pay: $21–$22/hour, depending on experience
- Health coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription) – CAS pays a portion of employee and dependent premium for health and dental.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care, with employer contributions of up to $500 per year
- Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance for all full-time employees
- Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with a 3% company contribution after 2 years
- Generous amount of paid time off (PTO), sick leave, holidays, and personal time
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering free, confidential support for you and your family
- Voluntary perks including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and even pet insurance
Apply Today and start making a difference in the lives of others—while building a career you can be proud of.
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