Umatilla County - Direct Support Professional; DSP

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

North Star Oregon is looking for compassionate, dependable Direct Support Professionals who want more than just a job - they want to make a meaningful difference in someone's life.

As a DSP, you will support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in their homes, communities, and day support settings. You will help the people we serve build independence, work toward personal goals, participate in activities they enjoy, and remain connected to their communities.

At North Star Oregon, we believe great support begins with great employees. We offer competitive pay, paid training, flexible scheduling, optional overtime, health insurance options, and opportunities for professional growth. We are a locally operated agency where employees are valued, supported, and recognized for the important work they do.

This position may begin as part-time, with opportunities to grow into full-time hours and additional shifts based on employee availability and service needs.

We are looking for compassionate, dependable people who genuinely want to make a positive difference in the lives of others. The best fit for this role enjoys working with people, values meaningful relationships, and understands the importance of respectful, person-centered support.

We are looking for individuals who are present, reliable, and self-directed; compassionate, patient, and empathetic; friendly, encouraging, and comfortable building positive relationships; a team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills; flexible and willing to adapt to each individual's needs, preferences, and goals; respectful of personal choice, dignity, privacy, and independence; calm and professional when situations are challenging or unexpected; committed to helping individuals live full, meaningful, and self-directed lives;

and motivated by the opportunity to make a real difference every day.

• Be at least 18 years old.

• Be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Successfully complete an ODHS-approved background check and remain eligible for continued employment.

• Not be excluded or debarred from participating in federally funded health care programs.

• Be able to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions.

• Communicate effectively and respectfully with individuals, families, guardians, coworkers, health care professionals, and case management teams.

• Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, and respectful communication in all settings.

• Remain calm and respond appropriately during emergencies, behavioral incidents, medical events, and other unexpected situations.

• Use a smartphone or electronic device for communication, scheduling, timekeeping, and service documentation.

• Be physically able to perform the essential functions of the assigned position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Hold a valid driver's license when transportation is an assigned job duty.

• Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification, or complete agency-provided certification after hire at no cost.

• Prior experience supporting individuals with I/DD or working in a caregiving role is helpful, but not required.

• Work takes place in private homes, community locations, day support environments, vehicles, and other public settings.

• Duties may involve standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, lifting, repositioning, and physically assisting individuals.

• The position may require assistance with personal care, hygiene, toileting, dressing, eating, mobility, transfers, and other activities of daily living.

• The position may involve driving or accompanying individuals in agency or personal vehicles when authorized.

• Employees may be exposed to…