About the role
Compensation: $23-$26/Hour
Direct Care DSP | Life Skills Caregiver | Washington 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 239
Adolescent male in Beaverton who needs assistance with breaking down and understanding information. Customer needs some mobility support, emotional regulation and learning to be more independent. Schedule may look like Friday evenings and all day Saturdays and Sundays.
Customer 436
Teenage female in Tigard who relies on a G-Tube for nutrition and hydration. Customer uses a wheelchair and needs monitoring when transferred to other seating options. Provider should be comfortable with performing personal hygiene tasks. Schedule my look like Monday-Friday 4pm to 9:30pm.
Customer 355
Young adult male in Tigard who is looking for assistance with building skills to live more independently. Customer will need reminders about personal hygiene and help with meal planning and prep. Your schedule may be flexible hours up to 3 days per week.
Customer 481
Adult female in Beaverton who needs a provider fluent in American Sign Language. Customer needs assistance with housework, meal planning/prep and budgeting. Schedule will start off part time, 2 days per week with the possibility of picking up more hours as the customer gets comfortable with the provider.
Customer 74
Young adult male in Tigard looking for a provider 2 days per week in the afternoons. Customer needs cues to clean his home and support with getting out in the community. Customer also needs assistance with meal planning and prep and transportation to the store. Your schedule may look like Wednesdays and Fridays 2pm-5pm and Saturdays from 2pm-7pm
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
Flexible
- part 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.