Lead Direct Support Professional - Community Services (In-home

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Full Time Portland, OR, US 4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $19.50 To $21.00 Hourly

Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Community Services (In-home)

Are you a leader-in-the-making looking to take the next step in your service focused career? Promote connection, inclusion, and wellness for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and grow your career with ALSO!

Who We Are:

Since 1997, ALSO has been committed to fostering independence and community inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Our Community Services department offers personalized in-home support for youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as supportive employment services. Our goal is to foster community inclusion, autonomy, and wellness through person-centered and person-directed services tailored to each individual’s unique needs and goals.

As a Lead Direct Support Professional (Lead DSP) at ALSO, you will be an essential part of our Community Services team which provides in-home support to adults and children who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities.

In this position, you’ll spend the majority of your time working directly with individuals supported to develop positive social and emotional skills, build confidence and autonomy, and assist with routines, daily living needs, and transportation.

You’ll also collaborate closely with the Services Manager to assist with on‑call coverage, documentation compliance, and offering advocacy, training, and support to your team members. You’ll become familiar with the support needs of all the individuals we serve in the Community Services program, and be a go‑to resource for guidance, problem solving, and innovation.

This position is brand new to ALSO, and reflects our continued growth in offering person‑centered services that meet individuals with the right amount and kinds of support. We are seeking a passionate, heart‑centered, and community‑focused advocate to join our leadership team and support our evolving Community Services team!

• Relationship Building:
  Cultivate strong, supportive connections with individuals receiving services and provide backup support coverage when needed.
• Engagement:
  Facilitate meaningful interactions through play (for youth) and encourage participation in recreational, educational, and community activities for all ages.
• Training & Development:
  Assist with training new Direct Support Professionals on essential job duties and person‑centered care practices.
• Compliance & Documentation:
  Ensure proper documentation (MAR, T‑Logs, ISP data) is maintained to meet compliance standards.
• Direct Support:
  Assist with hygiene, medical support, and daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and activity planning as needed.
• Team Leadership:
  Serve as a resource for team members and act as a proxy for Program Managers during absences (sick leave, vacation, etc.).

• Flexibility:
  Ability to work some weekends and occasionally provide coverage across day, swing, and graveyard shifts is strongly preferred.
• Driving and Floating:
  Travel to individuals’ homes throughout Portland Metro (Washington, Clackamas, and Multnomah counties) and provide transportation to people we support. Driver license, personal vehicle, and auto insurance are required.
• Strong Communication:
  Clear, effective communication in both documentation and collaboration with team members, managers, individuals supported, their families, and other providers.
• Advocacy: A deep commitment to promoting inclusion, autonomy, and the best interests of the individuals we support.
• Leadership:
  Eagerness to cultivate your leadership skills, while also supporting the personal growth and development of the individuals receiving services.
• Experience:
  
  Preferred 1+ years of prior experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as a Direct…