Job Description

Direct Care DSP | Life Skills Caregiver | Yamhill Co

About Empowered Services

Empowered Services provides one-on-one in-home and community-based support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our focus is to hire and train Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to help people build independence, maintain routines, and stay connected to their communities in meaningful ways.

Role Overview

We are hiring an entry-level Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide consistent, structured care for individuals of all ages in the Yamhill County area. (No prior DSP experience required – paid training provided.)

This role centers around:

• Supporting daily routines and household structure
• Assisting with community-based activities and errands
• Encouraging independence while maintaining clear expectations
• Behavioral support
• Emotional regulation
• Crisis support

This is a strong fit for someone who is consistent, patient, and confident maintaining boundaries in a supportive way.

Here are some examples of the current customers that are available:

• Customer 247: Young adult male in Grand Ronde looking for an experienced provider with a medical background for high medical needs and monitoring. Customer is non verbal and uses his eyes to communicate. What the schedule might look like: Sunday 6am-2pm, Tuesday 4pm-2am and Saturday 6am-12pm.
• Customer 358: Young adult female in Dundee who needs assistance with transportation around the community. Does well with cues about hygiene and housekeeping. Schedule is Saturdays and Sundays from 6am-8pm.
• Customer 193: Adult male in Newberg who needs someone capable of setting strong boundaries. Customer needs assistance with breaking down and processing information. Schedule is Monday through Thursday 9am-4pm.
• Customer 423: Adult female in McMinnville who needs assistance with daily tasks. Customer has a feeding tube for nutrition and hydration. Needs assistance with pushing her in a wheelchair. Schedule will start with 2 days per week and work into more hours as customer and provider get to know each other.
• Customer 482: Adolescent female in McMinnville who needs assistance with mobility and daily tasks. Customer would benefit from someone who is patient and can be creative with communication styles. Schedule is Monday through Friday 3pm-7pm.
• Customer 433: Young adult female in Newberg who needs assistance with daily talks and reminders about hygiene. Customer needs supervision while preparing food in the kitchen and assistance with choosing items while grocery shopping. Your schedule could look like Mondays 2:30pm-8:30pm and Fridays 2pm-8pm.
• Customer 242: Young adult female in Newberg who needs transportation around the community. Customer needs encouragement to stay active, practice with her speech and assistance with meal prep and keeping her space tidy. Your schedule might be Mondays and Wednesdays 9am-3pm.
• Customer 459: Customer is an adolescent female in Newberg that would benefit from a DSP that has previous experience with behaviors. Customer is accustomed to her routines and becomes easily dysregulated with change. She will need a DSP who is patient and can explain transitions. Your schedule might be Mondays 3:30pm-6pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30pm-6pm and Fridays 10am-2pm.
• Customer 499: Adolescent male in McMinnville who needs a DSP who can set strong boundaries. Customer is very social and loves being around people. Needs assistance with regulation skills and coping. Your schedule could be Tuesdays and Thursdays 3pm-7pm.
• Customer 189: Young adult male who would like a provider to work out with him a few hours a week. Could also provide transportation to his job and his volunteer position. Customer is outgoing and loves to be active. Your schedule could be 2-3 hours per day Monday-Thursday and potentially some overnight relief care hours on the weekends.

What You’ll Do

• Support daily living routines (meals, hygiene, organization)
• Assist with community access (shopping, errands, outings)
• Provide emotional regulation support using calm, structured approaches
• Maintain clear boundaries and consistent expectations
• Assist with household upkeep and organization
• Encourage independence and personal responsibility
• Communicate updates with care teams and complete required documentation
• Help maintain a safe, predictable, and respectful environment

Compensation & Benefits

• $23–$26 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)
• Paid training
• Flexible schedule based upon the customers needs

Full-time employees (30+ hours/week) may be eligible for:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match (3% Match)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Current auto insurance (meeting state requirements)
• Ability to pass a background check (not all records are disqualifying)
• Comfortable supporting personal care needs

Preferred:

• Experience in caregiving, DSP, behavioral support, or IDD roles
• Experience supporting individuals with I/DD
• Strong communication and boundary-setting skills
• CPR/First Aid certification

Why This Role Stands Out

• Consistent full-time schedule
• Structured, routine-based support (not chaotic care)
• Strong opportunity to build a long-term, stable working relationship
• Supportive team and clear expectations
• Meaningful work focused on independence and growth

Apply Today If you are dependable, structured, and comfortable providing calm, consistent support with clear boundaries, we encourage you to apply for this Direct Support Professional (DSP) position.