Community Access Services in Multnomah County, OR is calling all go-getters to apply to join our amazing nonprofit team as a full-time Residential Support Professional / DSP!

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM

We are a leading nonprofit company that cares about its employees. We pay our Residential Support Professional / DSPs a competitive wage of $19 - $20 per hour, depending on experience. Our nonprofit team also enjoys great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, a 403(B) pension plan, a flexible spending account (FSA), a health reimbursement account (HRA), an employee assistance program, paid time off (PTO), paid sick leave, 7 paid holidays, and referral bonuses. Plus, we make it easy to apply with our initial quick mobile-optimized application. If we have your attention about this direct support position, please continue reading!

ABOUT COMMUNITY ACCESS SERVICES

Community Access Services is a private nonprofit organization that provides residential, community, and employment services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who live and work in our community. Serving Oregonians for more than 30 years, we are a trusted service provider dedicated to the advocacy of individuals living with IDD and protecting their human rights. We pride ourselves on our local, grassroots culture, and our strong historical involvement in the deinstitutionalization of IDD services. Our mission is to respect all individuals and help them create healthy and fulfilling lives in their homes, communities, and workplaces.

In addition to providing person-centered services to individuals, we are also dedicated to offering our more than 230 employees opportunities for career development and advancement. We value family and strive to create a positive team-oriented environment where our employees feel valued and are proud of the work that they do.

ARE YOU A GOOD FIT?

Ask yourself: Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills? Can you remain calm and easily adapt to new situations? Do you enjoy working in a team environment? Can you maintain a friendly and positive attitude? If so, please consider applying for this Residential Support Professional / DSP position today!

YOUR LIFE AS A RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL / DSP

As a direct support professional, you play an essential role in working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a group home setting. You are responsible for providing the necessary support to enhance the quality of life for the individuals we serve while following specified individual service plans (ISP). Most of your day is spent assisting individuals with their personal needs, which includes lifting them in and out of wheelchairs as well as helping with self-care and hygiene. You interact respectfully with each person and promote their own individual freedom and choices. By providing support, you help them maintain their personal property as well as promote new activities, socialization, and community engagement.

In addition, you interact with other staff members and supervisors as well as provide additional support wherever it's needed. Each day you come to the group home, you make sure you're aware of any new programmatic concerns or status issues for the individuals you work with. You stay informed of our emergency protocols in case of a crisis as well as ensure that the facility remains clean and all supplies are organized. Safety is of the utmost importance, and you make sure that the well-being of the individual you work with is always a priority. You enjoy having a job that offers such meaningful work, and this is why you love your position in direct support with our group home!

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• At least 18 years old
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Ability to pass a background check upon hire
• Desire to work with people with intellectual disabilities

Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred. A valid driver's license and willingness to become a company driver would be a plus. If you can meet these requirements and perform this direct support job as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our nonprofit team!

COVID Considerations:

• Masking Required per detailed company policy
• Must provide proof of being fully vaccinated by hire date or have requested and granted a medical or religious exception

Location: 97080