Direct Support Professional Gresham

Make a DifferenceOne Person at a Time

At Out of the Box Solutions youre not just filling a shiftyoure helping someone live a more independent and fulfilling life. We are a person-centered agency meaning every individual we support is treated with respect dignity and a plan built around their goals.

Want to see what the job looks like Watch a quick video here: A day in the life as a DSP

As a DSP youll work one-on-one with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) supporting daily routines community involvement and personal goals in a way that is engaging respectful and empowering.

If youre looking for meaningful work where what you do truly matters each day this is the place to be.

Why People Choose This Role

• Consistent meaningful one-on-one work
• Flexible scheduling that fits your life
• Supportive team that has your back
• The opportunity to truly make an impact every day

What Youll Do

• Support daily routines (cooking cleaning personal care with the client)
• Help clients get into the community and stay engaged
• Follow care plans and goals
• Communicate with families and your team
• Complete notes and documentation
• Ensure safety and well-being at all times

What Were Looking For

• Dependable and shows up
• Positive attitude and flexible mindset
• Strong communication skills
• Comfortable working independently

Current Clients Needing Additional Support

Client 1:

• Female 13yrs 97080
• Schedule: Friday- Sunday ( times T.B.D.)
• Likes: Libraries crafts especially crochet
• Needs: The client is very high masking. She wants to get comfortable with someone by spending time with them. She will need someone patient and understanding of that. She is looking for someone that meets her enthusiasm with things and high energy someone that is closer to her age (must be 18 or older)

Client 2:

• Male 20yrs 97080
• Schedule: Saturdays for 4-6 hours
• Likes: Wants to go on trails to parks maybe the gym active things bowling putt putt golfing perhaps live sports or affordable concerts.
• Needs: Someone who is active and wants to be on the go and has the energy to match the clients Help him to work towards finding a new job get the client into the community community events and work on friendships

Client 3:

• Female 15yrs old 97060
• Schedule: Saturday & Sunday (any time) and weekdays from 5pm-7pm
• Likes: Strong passion for music and enjoys a wide variety of genres plays multiple types of guitars very social and enjoys engaging in conversationtransgender likes to share her day-to-day experiences enjoys her peers loves being outdoors
• Needs: Supports with ADLs (Daily Living Skills) cleaning personal space needs support to help clean her room laundry and those every day tasks someone who can be engaging and take her into the community and loves being outdoors and staying active. Wants someone that can be supportive and comfortable with her.

Client 4:

• Male 6yrs old 97233
• Schedule:Sundays from about noon6pm with occasional Saturdays or weekday support as needed.
• Likes: loves running jumping playing outside exploring his surroundings can be very curious!
• Needs: Supports with ADLs (Daily Living Skills)toileting brushing teeth learning boundaries and personal space

Requirements

• 18 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of caregiving or related experience
• Valid drivers license insurance and reliable transportation
• Smartphone required
• Ability to pass a state required background check
• CPR/First Aid/AED (or willing to obtain)

Pay & Benefits

• $24.00/hour
• Flexible schedule
• Health & dental insurance
• No-cost health plan (15 hrs/week) including:
  • $25000 life insurance
  • $2000 accidental coverage
  • Virtual care options for dependents
• Whole Life Insurance (Voluntary benefit)
• Time off Policy
• Next- day Pay (options)
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Paid training (Subject to variation)

What Happens Next

After applying youll receive a short prescreen survey from . Completing this helps us move quickly with your application.