Direct Support Professional

Grow Developmental Disability Solutions
Job Description: Direct Support Worker for Children and/or Adults with Developmental
Disabilities

Job Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Rate of Pay: $24 per hour
Position Type: W2
Date Updated: 10/10/2024

Job Summary:
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for providing inhome support to children
and/or adults with developmental disabilities. This includes assisting with daily living skills
personal care and fostering independence. These responsibilities are in alignment with the
Individual Support Plans (ISP) developed by the Oregon Department of Human Services. The
DSP helps clients improve life skills such as cooking cleaning scheduling shopping
transportation housing budgeting community involvement and more. Accurate daily
documentation of progress is required.

Roles and Responsibilities:
Support in Daily Living:
o Assist with personal care including hygiene grooming and daily routines.
o Implement skillbuilding activities as outlined in the ISP to foster independence.
o Support clients in household tasks such as cooking cleaning budgeting and
more.

Community Integration and Socialization:
o Provide transportation and accompany individuals to appointments outings and
social activities.
o Encourage social participation and integration into the community.
Documentation and Reporting:
o Complete and submit daily progress notes and reports according to State and
agency requirements.
o Communicate effectively with Grows management team client/guardians and
other professionals apart of the clients care team.

Emergency Response:

o Be responsive and prepared to handle emergencies and critical situations
effectively. This may include filling out additional documentation upon request
such as a Serious Incident Report.

General Staff Qualifications:
A staff member providing services to an individual must meet the following qualifications:
Background and Compliance:
o Ability to pass a background check through the Orchard Background Check Unit
and pass periodic driving record checks.
o Must not be listed on the excluded or debarred providers list by the Office of the
Inspector General.
Competency and Experience:
o Competency in handling highpressure situations.
o Experience in providing general care and support for individuals with
developmental disabilities.
o Knowledge of home care services and proficiency in supporting life skills
development.
o Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and orders.
Communication Skills:
o Proficient in both written and oral communication.
o Able to communicate effectively with individuals health care providers case
managers and others involved in care.
o Expected to keep an open line of communication with Grows management team
clients and anyone else involved in the clients care plan.

Education and Licensing:
o High school diploma or equivalent required.
o Hold a current valid and unrestricted professional license or certification where
applicable.
o Current driver's license auto insurance and reliable transportation.
Technology and Tools:
o Must own and be proficient in using a smartphone for workrelated tasks.
Additional Requirements:
o At least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.

o Understand and maintain confidentiality of personal information and adhere to all
privacy standards.
o Certified in CPR and First Aid upon starting employment and maintaining
certification.
o All other required trainings and documents need to be kept up to date renewed
and sent into management. This could include Mandatory Abuse DEI training
current auto insurance etc.
o Complete 24 hours of jobrelated inservice training annually.

Working Conditions:
Location: Inhome or communitybased settings providing direct care to individuals.
Environment: May involve physical assistance including lifting or transferring
individuals and handling emergencies.
Schedule: Must be available for flexible hours including evenings weekends and
holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Grow Developmental Disability Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome
candidates from diverse backgrounds and encourage individuals with disabilities to apply.

Here is a current list of client(s) needing help.

Client #1:

• 17 year old girl
• Schedule: Parttime and fulltime shifts available including mornings evenings and overnights
• All days of the week available. Summer schedule more flexible
• Looking for someone who is reliable and can help with Activities of Daily Living
• Individual must be dedicated reliable and compassionate Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support her with complex medical needs in her home
• Experience with seizures and low muscle tone is a plus
• Help maintain a safe and calm environment to increase her wellbeing

About Us: Grow Development and DisabilitySolutions is a community living support agency that works with the Intellectually/Developmentally Disabled community here in Oregon. Our vision is to partner with families and support workers to provide the highest quality of care and develop longlasting relationships. Some of our clients need parttime Direct Support Workers and some need fulltime.

Were an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.