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Be There Home Care LLC Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Join a Team That Makes a Difference Every Day
At Be There Home Care, we believe every person deserves to live a life filled with dignity, purpose, and opportunity. Our mission is to provide compassionate, person-centered support that empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live as independently as possible while building meaningful relationships and participating fully in their communities.
We're looking for caring, dependable, and compassionate people who want more than just a job—they want a career where they can make a lasting difference in someone's life.
If you have a heart for serving others, enjoy helping people reach their goals, and believe everyone deserves respect and opportunity, we'd love to welcome you to our team.
Why Join Be There Home Care?
At Be There Home Care, our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to creating a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported.
When you join our team, you can expect:
- Paid training and ongoing education
- Opportunities for professional growth
- A supportive leadership team
- Meaningful work that changes lives
- A positive, team-oriented environment
- The opportunity to build lasting relationships with the individuals you support
Position Summary
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will provide compassionate, person-centered support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes and throughout the community.
Your role is to encourage independence, promote inclusion, assist with daily living activities, and help each individual achieve their personal goals while maintaining their dignity, safety, and quality of life.
Every day is different, but every day offers the opportunity to positively impact someone's life.
What You'll Do
- Treat every individual with dignity, kindness, patience, and respect.
- Encourage independence while providing support when needed.
- Help individuals make choices and achieve personal goals.
- Advocate for each individual's rights, preferences, and independence.
Daily Living Support
Assist individuals with activities of daily living, including:
- Personal hygiene
- Dressing and grooming
- Meal preparation
- Household tasks
- Laundry and cleaning
- Medication support (as trained)
- Health and wellness monitoring
Support is always provided in a manner that encourages independence whenever possible.
Community Inclusion
Help individuals enjoy active and fulfilling lives by participating in community activities such as:
- Shopping
- Medical appointments
- Family visits
- Parks and hiking
- Swimming
- Biking
- Movies
- Concerts
- Sporting events
- Volunteering
- Other activities based on each individual's interests and goals.
Health & Safety
You will be responsible for helping maintain a safe environment by:
- Following each individual's ISP and PBSP.
- Following medication and health protocols.
- Monitoring for changes in health or behavior.
- Responding appropriately during emergencies or crisis situations.
- Following all Oregon Intervention System (OIS) guidelines when applicable.
- Maintaining confidentiality and protecting individual rights.
Documentation
Accurate documentation is an important part of providing quality care.
Responsibilities include:
- Completing documentation in THERAP.
- Recording services provided.
- Reporting health or behavioral concerns.
- Communicating with supervisors and members of the care team.
- Maintaining accurate and timely records.
Teamwork
We believe excellent care happens through collaboration.
DSPs are expected to:
- Communicate professionally with coworkers, supervisors, families, and other members of the support team.
- Participate in required meetings and training.
- Maintain a positive and respectful attitude.
- Help create a safe and supportive work environment.
Qualifications
To become a certified Direct Support Professional with Be There Home Care, applicants must:
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Successfully complete all required criminal history background checks.
- Complete all required DSP Core Competency training.
- Obtain and maintain CPR, First Aid, and AED certification.
- Complete Oregon Intervention System (OIS) certification when required.
- Possess a valid driver's license when transportation is required for assigned supports.
Be There Home Care provides and pays for required initial training. During training, employees are paid the established training wage until certification requirements have been completed.
Work Environment
DSPs provide services in a variety of settings, including:
- Individual homes
- Community locations
- Recreational settings
- Medical appointments
The position may require:
- Standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting
- Assisting with transfers and mobility
- Working outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Exposure to household cleaning products
- Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts based on the needs of the individuals receiving services
Our Commitment
Every individual deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, compassion, and kindness.
At Be There Home Care, we believe our role extends beyond providing services—we build relationships, encourage independence, celebrate accomplishments, and support people in living the lives they choose.
Our employees are expected to uphold these values in every interaction.
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Paid training
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Paid training
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
