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Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Community Access Services (CAS)
Clackamas, OR Part Time
POSTED ON 10/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/8/2026
Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Part-Time | Clackamas, OR

Pay: $21.75–$22.75 per hour (DOE) | Paid Training | Comprehensive Benefits

Looking for a rewarding career where your work has a lasting impact? Join Community Access Services (CAS) as a Part-Time Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Clackamas, Oregon, and help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities live more independent, fulfilling lives.

As a DSP, you’ll do more than provide support. You’ll build meaningful relationships, encourage personal growth, help people achieve their goals, and empower them to make choices about their own lives.

No previous DSP or caregiving experience? We’re happy to train the right candidates! CAS provides paid training, hands-on support, and ongoing professional development to help you build the skills and confidence to succeed.

If you’re compassionate, dependable, patient, and motivated to make a difference, we’d love to meet you.

Why Become a Direct Support Professional at CAS?

  • Competitive Pay: $21.75–$22.75/hour (based on experience)
  • Free Training & Certifications: Including CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration, Safety, and more — no prior experience required
  • Growth Opportunities: Many of our supervisors and program managers started as Direct Support Professionals. CAS values internal growth and career development
  • Supportive Team Culture: Join a mission-driven organization where teamwork, respect, and the impact you make every day truly matter
  • Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP): providing up to 3 free counseling sessions, legal consultations, and financial coaching

What Does a Direct Support Professional Do?

As a Direct Support Professional, you’ll help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities build independence, develop life skills, participate in their communities, and work toward their personal goals.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Building Meaningful Relationships: Develop positive, respectful relationships with the people you support
  • Supporting Daily Living: Assist with cooking, personal care, hygiene, household tasks, and other activities of daily living
  • Promoting Independence: Encourage individuals to develop practical skills, make choices, and reach personal goals
  • Connecting People With Their Communities: Support community outings, appointments, recreational activities, and opportunities for social engagement
  • Providing Medication Support: Administer medications according to training, authorization, and established procedures
  • Maintaining a Safe Environment: Help keep the home clean, comfortable, organized, and welcoming
  • Documenting Care: Complete required documentation accurately and consistently
  • Advocating for Individual Rights: Respect each person's dignity, preferences, choices, and right to live a meaningful life

Every person has different goals, interests, and abilities. As a DSP, you’ll help create opportunities for individuals to grow, explore, and live life on their own terms. No two days are exactly alike, but every day offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

Direct Support Professional Qualifications

We’re looking for dependable, compassionate individuals who are ready to learn, work as part of a team, and make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Required Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • High school diploma or GED
  • A valid driver’s license is required for all day-shift and swing-shift positions
  • Ability to pass a national background check
  • Ability to meet company driver approval requirements
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and assist with mobility support as needed
  • Willingness to complete required training and follow established safety and support procedures
  • Previous experience is welcome but not required.

Ready to take the next step?

Apply today for our Part-Time Direct Support Professional job in Clackamas, Oregon, and join a team that values your contributions, supports your professional growth, and makes a difference every day.

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