Direct Support Professional; DSP - Linn

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About Us:

We are dedicated to providing quality support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Alternative Services - Oregon, Inc. (ASI-OR) has one goal in mind:
Supporting People to Experience Meaningful Lives.

As a Direct Support Professional, you help individuals live safe, independent, and meaningful lives—whether you're working day, mid, or swing shift. Your day may include assisting with personal care, preparing meals, supporting medication needs, and encouraging daily living skills. You might accompany individuals to appointments, community activities, or help them unwind with evening routines. Throughout every shift, you promote dignity, safety, and choice while documenting progress and collaborating with your team.

No matter the time of day, you're a steady, supportive presence who helps people thrive.

To thrive as a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you'll need a mix of essential skills that will help you make an impact: a solid understanding of supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), a keen awareness of health, safety, and emergency procedures, familiarity with personal care and daily living assistance, and a grasp of confidentiality and professional boundaries. Communication skills are vital;

you should be able to listen actively, speak clearly, and document accurately. Building trust and positive relationships through strong interpersonal skills is also key, as is the ability to solve problems calmly and adapt to surprises. Balancing multiple tasks requires excellent time management, while effective teamwork and the capability to work independently are equally important. Lastly, a valid driver’s license and physical ability to assist with daily activities make for a well‑rounded DSP who can support individuals in their journey to independence.

• Understanding of confidentiality and person‑centered supports
• General knowledge of community resources and activities
• Able to listen, speak clearly, and document accurately
• Build trust, patience, and positive relationships
• Problem solving and time management skills
• Collaborate effectively with coworkers, families, and supervisors
• Hold a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record to transport individuals safely
• Assist with daily activities, household tasks, and occasional lifting/mobility support

Are you ready for an exciting and new opportunity? Come join our team today!

If this sounds like the right job for you, don't wait – apply today to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you!

All offers of employment at Alternative Services - Oregon, Inc. (ASI-OR) are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates and on all employees who are promoted as required.

Background checks will include:

• Social Security Verification
• Prior Employment Verification
• Personal and Professional References
• Educational Verification
• Criminal History

• Motor Vehicle Records