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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Portland, OR
Portland, Oregon

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Direct Support Professional( Job Number: 15000341) Primary Location United States-OR-ORPortland

“My favorite outings with the individuals I support include pretty places in nature, such as waterfalls and lakes, which allow them to enjoy the outdoors.” –Kelsie, Direct Support Professional

“My goal every day is to bring smiles to the faces of those I serve. Working as a DSP brings me a sense of satisfaction and enhances the quality of my life. I enjoy making connections with everyone on my team. My favorite activity out in the community is driving to beautiful landscapes and seeing the happiness in the faces of the individuals I serve. We recently drove to the Willamette Falls lookout point and everyone was so elated by the beauty of the landscape.”- Sarah, Direct Support Professional

“I love working alongside the individuals we support to help them attain greater joy in life and then seeing that joy when I’m greeted with a great big beaming smile,” - Anthony, Direct Support Professional

“I love helping individuals we support reach their full potential, enjoy life and have the best quality of life!” -Danielle, Direct Support Professional.

These are just a few of the wonderful things our Direct Support Professionals have to say about their job. Wouldn’t you like to spend your work days having fun and helping others enjoy their lives? Bring your hobbies and interests to our team and share your experience.

MENTOR Oregon supports adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, acquired brain injury and other complex needs in a variety of community-based programs throughout the state. Through a range of individualized programs including Residential Services, Supported Living, Vocational Services and Foster Care for children with medical and behavioral support needs, MENTOR Oregon strives to help individuals of all abilities live life to the fullest in the communities they call home. MENTOR Oregon also operates an innovative Brokerage Services program, which coordinates self-directed support services to over one thousand Oregonians with developmental disabilities so they may live as independently as possible.


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Our Direct Support Professionals are reflections of the wonderful mission-driven work we do here every day. If you are seeking a rewarding, life-changing role, check out these crucial job opportunities.


MENTOR Oregon is seeking Direct Support Professionals/Caregivers to provide assistance to adults with disabilities in a community-based setting. DSPs provide assistance with daily activities such as meal preparation and planning; medication administration; and personal care. DSPs may also facilitate community involvement by accompanying individuals on outings in the community or providing transportation to work or other activities. In addition, DSPs support therapeutic and behavioral plans in partnership with clinical staff to enhance the quality of life for those we support.

Whether you have previous experience in this capacity or this just sounds like the type of career path you would like to pursue…we want to hear from you!

We are currently looking for Full Time, Part Time, and On-Call staff members. We have various shifts available including days, evenings, over-night, weekends. If you are passionate about working with individuals with disabilities, apply today.


Qualifications
  • Must be 18 years of age
  • High School Diploma or completed GED is required
  • Some experience within human services preferred
  • Valid drivers license required
  • Must be able to clear local and/or state background checks

MENTOR Oregon is a partner of The MENTOR Network. Founded in 1980, The MENTOR Network is a national network of local human services providers offering an array of quality, community-based services to adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, acquired brain injury and other catastrophic injuries and illnesses and to youth with emotional, behavioral and medically complex challenges as well as their families.


We have a great work environment and you’ll be surrounded with a strong and supportive team of peers, leaders and colleagues. With ~28,000 employees serving ~25,000 consumers in 36 states, you'll have career opportunities from coast to coast. When you join The MENTOR Network, you’ll make a difference every day and help to provide quality of life enhancing services to individuals across the country.


Our organization is driven by the power of relationships. As an organization of people serving people, positive and productive relationships are vital to the work we do. Come join our team of dedicated and caring professionals. Apply Today!


EOE/AAE