Job Description

Now Hiring: Full-Time Area Relief Direct Support Professional (AR DSP) – $1,500 Hiring Bonus!
Location : Portland, Oregon
Pay : $25/hour

Are you passionate about helping others and making a meaningful difference? Join Community Access Services (CAS) as an  Area Relief   Direct Support Professional (AR DSP) in our community-based program in Portland, OR , and play a crucial role in empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to live fulfilling lives in their own homes.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay: $25/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

About the Role: As an Area Relief DSP, you'll provide flexible, individualized care across multiple community-based settings. You'll fill in where needed, ensuring consistent support for adults with IDD. Responsibilities Include: 

• 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:

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is required
• 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

Apply Today and start making a difference in the lives of others—while building a career you can be proud of.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Immediate start, Flexible hours,

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