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DIrect Support Professional

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITH LIFEMPOWERED

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Direct Support Professional AKA Dream Maker

  1. Job Summary:

Are you looking for life work that provides a sense of purpose? Are you looking for a rewarding career? Then we have a job for you!

  • Help people live their best life.
  • Get free training while you develop your skills.
  • Discover new activities and make new friends.
  • Enjoy the security of amazing benefits.
  • Every day is unique with freedom to be creative.
  • Make important relationships that matter.
  • Get paid to have fun!


DUTIES:

  • You will be promoting personal independence and goal achievements of men and women who experience intellectual and developmental diversities (disabilities), as you provide competent and consistent support in their homes and engagement in the community. This can look like mastering a favorite recipe, joining a club, following a healthy walking routine, getting a job, singing in a choir, or even a Hawaiian vacation. The opportunities are endless!
     
  • Your presence truly matters so regular and punctual attendance is expected.
     
  • Promote dignity and respect of each person as you assist individuals with personal hygiene and other health related functions such as administering medication.


           See full job description here to see if you qualify.

 

BENEFITS:

  • Very rich Kaiser plan (vision, medical and prescription with alternative care,  self-referred chiropractic, medical massages and acupuncture). Our Kaiser plan is minimal cost to employee; $100 a month for their benefits, with low co-pays and deductible.
     
  • Great dental plan through Willamette, affordable to add family members.
     
  • Valuable recruiting/retention bonus.
     
  • $25 a month reimbursement for health and wellness expenses, such as gym memberships, swimming passes, etc.
     
  • Voluntary benefits, AFLAC, Short Term, Long Term & Life.
     
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Assistance with things like will prep, counseling, legal support, home buying and more, at little or no cost to the employee.


  • Assistance with identification theft.
     
  • 13 days paid time off for full time employees in the first year.
     
  • 8 paid holidays. (One can be taken as a floater)


  • Flexible spending account, 401K match and more!


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

  • 18 years of age or older.  


  • Valid driver license, and a good driving record to drive agency vehicles. 


  • Pass a drug test (NOT TESTING FOR MARIJUANA when hiring).


  • Pass a criminal background check.


  • No  experience required. We will provide you with all the necessary  training. This job is a GREAT OPPORTUNITY AS AN ENTRY LEVEL POSITION.  

 

HOURS:

  • Most people receive 24/7 support, offering many potential schedule options to best fit your work style.
     
  • We hire for both full-time and relief (part-time) positions. We do our best to find a balance that works for you and the people we support.
     

PAY: 

  • $19.00 to start. Overnight positions receive $1.00 more per hour.  Note: This information overrides any ads posted. 


What Is A Direct Support Professional?

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Application for Direct Support Professional

We offer these choices for you to get started in your new career!

Option 1. SEE IF YOU QUALIFY to get started with lifempowered. 

Option 2. Fill out our FULL APPLICATION (mobile friendly).

Option 3. Pick up a PAPER APPLICATION and drop it off at our main office, located at 105 Port Avenue, St Helens, OR 97051. 

You may wish to include your resume and a cover letter, which you can send to jobinquiry@lifemp.org.  If you have questions or need assistance, contact us.

We Welcome All

At lifempowered, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and representative workplace that benefits our team members, people we support, and our communities. lifempowered is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. We strongly encourage Black, Indigenous and people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply.


If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

  

We are excited for you to come join our amazing team, and we can’t wait to meet you! 

Our Location

In Oregon, the small cities of St Helens and Scappoose, are nestled next to the Columbia River, within a short scenic commute to the Portland metro area, and easy access to mountain and beach recreations. A drone's eye view.

Overhead view of Columbia County Courthouse next to the Columbia River

Columbia County Courthouse in St Helens

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