Caregiver / Direct Support Professional / 3rd Shift, Full Time

Direct Care DSP | Life Skills Caregiver | Marion County

Empowered Services provides one-on-one in-home and community-based support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our focus is to hire and train Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to help people build independence, maintain routines, and stay connected to their communities in meaningful ways.

We are hiring an entry-level Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide consistent, structured care for individuals of all ages in the Yamhill County area. (No prior DSP experience required paid training provided.)

Supporting daily routines and household structure

Assisting with community-based activities and errands

Behavioral support

Crisis support

Here are some examples of the current customers that are available:

Customer 300: Young adult male in Jefferson who is looking for a provider who is into computers and maybe has a background in building computers, coding and video games. This customer enjoys going for walks and trying new recipes and attending community events. What the schedule might look like: flexible days, up to 15 hours/week

Customer 367: Young adult female in Aurora who is looking for a provider to transport them into the community to attend events and activities. Sunday 12am-3pm, 3pm-9pm or 9pm-midnight, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9am-9pm or 9pm-midnight

Customer 135: Preteen Male in Salem who is looking for a provider to accompany him to church for kids service. Customer enjoys going to the pool and the zoo. Customer is unstable and uses a wheelchair when out in public; Sunday 11am-2:30pm and 3-4 shifts Monday-Friday with flexible hours

Customer 246: Adult female in Salem who needs a provider to support her while at work. Weekend support includes assisting with household chores and then doing fun activities like art, swimming, getting Dutch Bros and going on the carousel. Customer also needs assistance managing behaviors. Friday and Saturday flexible times

Customer 16: Teenage Male in Salem who would benefit from a calm, engaging provider who can go with the flow. The customer likes to play video games during his down time and needs prompting to complete his tasks around the house. The schedule may look like Sunday, Monday and Friday from 10am-6pm.

Support daily living routines (meals, hygiene, organization)

Assist with community access (shopping, errands, outings)

Provide emotional regulation support using calm, structured approaches

Encourage independence and personal responsibility

Communicate updates with care teams and complete required documentation

Help maintain a safe, predictable, and respectful environment

23$25 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)

• Paid training
• Flexible schedule based upon the customers needs
• Full-time employees (30+ hours/week) may be eligible for:
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Must be 18 years or older

High school diploma or equivalent

Current auto insurance (meeting state requirements)

Comfortable supporting personal care needs

Experience in caregiving, DSP, behavioral support, or IDD roles

Experience supporting individuals with I/DD

CPR/First Aid certification

Consistent full-time schedule

Structured, routine-based support (not chaotic care)

Apply Today If you are dependable, structured, and comfortable providing calm, consistent support with clear boundaries, we encourage you to apply for this Direct Support Professional (DSP) position.