Direct Support Professional

Grow Developmental Disability Solutions

Job Description:

Direct Support Worker for Children and/or Adults with Developmental Disabilities

At Grow Developmental Disability Solutions, you’re not just filling a shift—you’re 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.

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

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

• 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

• 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

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

Client 1 (Hillsboro):

• Male | 8 yrs | 97124
• Schedule:
  
  Start 9/1 Mon-Fri 6 am-8am and 2:15 pm-7 or 8pm Saturdays and Sunday 8 am-7 pm (flexible on the weekends)
• Needs:
  Prefers a femaleDSP. Would like someone that has experience with children with autism and is patient and comfortable with assisting with toileting.

Client 2 (Hillsboro):

• Female | 6 yrs | 97124
• Schedule:
  
  Start 9/1 Mon-Fri 6 am-8am and 2:15 pm-7 or 8pm Saturdays and Sunday 8 am-7 pm (flexible on the weekends)
• Needs:
  Prefers a femaleDSP. Would like someone that has experience with children with autism and is patient and comfortable with assisting with toileting.

Client 3 (Hillsboro):

• Male | 9 yrs | 97124
• Schedule:
  
  Looking for help after school a few days a week
• Needs:
  Prefers a maleDSP, that is interested in playing sports with him. Assist during meals and engaging with him. Help after the bathroom with toileting, work on communication and socialization. Knows about 30 words.

Client 4 (Hillsboro):

• Female | 5 yrs | 97124
• Schedule:
  
  Monday - Thursday afternoons after 1:30 pm. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays anytime.
• Likes:
  Loves Monsters University andRaya. Has a lot of energy and needs activities to keep him busy
• Needs:
  Help with assisting in working on his speech and developmental needs. Needs support with regulating emotions and working towards using the toilet

Client 5 (Hillsboro):

• Male | 9 yrs | 97124
• Schedule:
  
  Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri from 2:30 or 3 until 6:30. Family can be flexible with start and end times if needed.
• Likes:
  He is a strong boy who loves to play so a strongDSP who is a big kid at heart is a good match for him. He loves Sesame street and is an upbeat, happy boy.
• Needs:
  Client has infrequentseziures so we would ensure you recieve the proper training to support him through those. Working on increasing his independence with toileting and hygiene after restroom use, learning to communicate his needs and wants, increasing his utensil skills during meal time, working on walking up and down stairs independentl y, learning to take his shoes off independently and learning to hold his toothbrush and brush his teeth

• 18+ years old
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year of caregiving or related experience
• Valid driver’s license,…