Direct Support Professional (DSP) --- swing shift

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Swing Shift | NE & SE Portland

Ready to make a meaningful impact while building a rewarding career? Join our vibrant team as a full-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) and help empower individuals to live fulfilling, independent lives.

In this role, you'll support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities-including those who may experience complex or challenging behaviors-using a compassionate, person-centered approach that promotes dignity, respect, and choice. You'll never be alone in this work-our team provides comprehensive, hands-on training and ongoing support to set you up for success and confidence in every situation.

Enjoy competitive pay at $21.00/hour , along with great benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Training, Holiday Overtime, and On-Demand Pay. You'll be part of a supportive, energetic team that values creativity, collaboration, and making every day meaningful.

A Little About Us

Alternative Services – Oregon, Inc. (ASI-OR) is dedicated to supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to experience meaningful lives. Our work is rooted in person-centered practices, ensuring each individual is treated with dignity, respect, and the opportunity to thrive.

A Day in the Life

Your swing shift begins with connecting with the individuals you support-building trust, understanding their needs, and celebrating their successes. Throughout your shift, you may:

• Support individuals in the community (walks, shopping, activities, outings)
• Assist with daily living skills including cooking, personal care, and household tasks
• Provide positive behavior support using strategies you'll be trained on
• Help create a calm, supportive environment while responding to changing needs
• Encourage independence, choice, and personal goals

Some individuals may have behavioral support needs, and you'll be fully trained in proven techniques and supported by experienced team members and behavior specialists to ensure safety and positive outcomes for everyone involved.

Every day ends with the satisfaction of knowing you made a real difference-while building meaningful connections along the way.

What Matters Most

To thrive in this role, you'll bring:

• Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to support others
• A commitment to treating all individuals with dignity and respect
• Willingness to learn and apply person-centered and behavior support strategies (we provide training!)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to stay calm, flexible, and solution-focused in dynamic situations
• Basic understanding (or willingness to learn) about supporting individuals with I/DD, including those with behavioral challenges
• A valid driver's license and ability to assist with daily activities, including mobility support

Why Join Us?

• Paid, hands-on training including behavior support and safety techniques
• Ongoing coaching and support from experienced leadership and specialists
• A workplace culture that values respect, inclusion, and teamwork
• The chance to truly make a difference in someone's life every day

Ready to start a rewarding career where you can grow, learn, and make an impact?

Apply today-we'd love to have you on our team!

All offers of employment at Alternative Services - Oregon, Inc. (ASI-OR) are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates and on all employees who are promoted as required.

Background checks will include:

• Social Security Verification
• Prior Employment Verification
• Personal and Professional References
• Educational Verification
• Criminal History

The following additional background searches will be required if applicable to the position:

• Motor Vehicle Records