Direct Support Professional

Education Level None
** Beaverton!!! Swing Shift DSP;
Tuesday - Saturday; 200pm - 1000pm; 40 hours per week; full-time and great benefits too!!!
**** Make a Difference Every Day as a Direct Support Professional!!!
** Community Services, Inc. (CSI) is seeking
** compassionate, dedicated, and dependable Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)
** to join our team and help empower individuals with disabilities to live more independent, meaningful, and fulfilling lives.

As a DSP, you'll make a meaningful difference every day by providing
** hands-on assistance, emotional support, and opportunities for community involvement**. You'll help the individuals we support pursue their personal goals, build confidence, develop greater independence, and participate fully in their communities - all while promoting
** dignity, respect, choice, and self-determination**.
** Your Role:
** Ultimately, your goal is to help the people you support
** feel and become as independent as possible while living their daily lives**. You will provide support, encouragement, and guidance while respecting each person's choices, abilities, goals, and individual needs. You will also:
* Support individuals with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, household routines, and community involvement.
* Encourage choice, decision-making, self-advocacy, and confidence in everyday activities.
* Assist individuals in developing and strengthening life skills that promote greater independence.
* Build positive, respectful relationships based on dignity, trust, and person-centered support.
* Help create safe, inclusive, and supportive environments both at home and in the community.
* Encourage and support participation in social, recreational, and community activities.
* Follow and help implement individualized support plans while accurately documenting progress and services provided.
* Communicate effectively with families, team members, and other professionals to promote consistent, coordinated support.
* Provide encouragement and assistance while respecting each person's goals, preferences, abilities, and right to make choices about their own life.
* Complete all required daily documentation and record keeping accurately and in a timely manner.
* Follow all applicable regulations, organizational policies, procedures, and standards related to providing services and support to individuals with disabilities.
** Who We're Looking For:
** If you are
** patient, caring, dependable, and passionate about helping others**, we'd love to hear from you. Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities or in a caregiving role is valuable, but what matters most is your commitment to treating others with compassion, respect, and dignity.

At CSI, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a life that is meaningful and fulfilling - and our DSPs play a vital role in making that possible.
** Join Community Services, Inc.
** Community Services, Inc. is dedicated to creating communities where
** every person feels welcomed, respected, and valued**. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for our employees and the people we proudly support.

Our DSPs play a
** foundational role in delivering CSI's services throughout the Portland area**. When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven organization where the work you do has a direct and lasting impact on the lives of others.
** CSI strives to make a positive impact in the lives of our DSPs by offering:**
* ** Competitive Pay** - Including paid training such as First Aid/CPR, Medication Administration, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
* ** 7 Paid Holidays
** each year.
* ** Paid Time Off (PTO)** - Vacation and sick time to help support a healthy work-life balance.
* ** 401(k) Retirement Plan** - Employer match of up to
** 4%**.
* ** Comprehensive Benefits** - Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance, and a variety of supplemental coverage options.
* ** Employee Assistance Program (EAP)** - Access to mental health counseling and other resources, including support tailored to caregivers, as well as goal-setting and financial-planning assistance.
* ** Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)** - Helps minimize out-of-pocket medical expenses and make healthcare more affordable.##

Minimum Qualifications
*
* Minimum qualifications:

*** Must be 18 years of age
* No experience, don't worry - we'll train you!
* Excellent problem-solving and…