Direct Support Professional (DSP)

$200 HIRING BONUS after first 200 hours are worked with our agency.

Are you seeking a meaningful career that makes a lasting impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities? At NW Friends Inclusion LLC (NWFI), we believe in creating opportunities, fostering inclusion, and having fun while doing it!

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) with NWFI, you’ll spend your days engaging in enjoyable activities like bowling, visiting the zoo, exploring OMSI, playing at arcades, or trying your hand at Top Golf—all while promoting social, communication, and life skills for our clients.

What You’ll Do:

As a DSP, your role will include:

• Providing meaningful companionship and personalized care to clients.
• Assisting with community inclusion by participating in engaging activities and providing safe transportation.
• Supporting independence by encouraging self-care and personal growth.
• May include: Helping with daily living activities such as light household tasks like meal preparation, grocery shopping, errands.
• Promoting life skills, such as tipping etiquette, socializing with peers, and making healthy food choices.
• Ensuring safety and responding to emergencies when necessary.
• Documenting progress and observations about your clients.

What We Offer:

• Pay: $23/hour, plus $0.65 per mile reimbursement for travel with clients. Additional $2/hour for covering shifts when coworkers are out.
• Flexible Hours: Work as little as 12 hours/week or up to 25 hours/week to start, will be able to increase hours with more clients within a couple months if you would like more hours. (most common shifts are 10 AM–2 PM).

Reimbursements (monthly, amounts depend on hours worked):

• Medical/dental coverage (32 hours/week)
• 5% employer-matched retirement plan 401k
• Cell phone expenses
• Dining out costs (while eating out with clients)
• Activity costs (zoo, bowling, painting, movies, etc.)
• Supplies (craft materials, games, etc.)

Requirements:

• Fully COVID-19 vaccinated (or valid exemption).
• 18 years old.
• Eligible to work in the U.S.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Reliable vehicle and good driving record.
• 1 year of related experience preferred.
• Smartphone proficiency.
• Must maintain HIPAA and confidentially standards.
• Be able to pass State of Oregon Background Check.

Locations:

Most clients live in Washington County, however you will also have a client 1 day a week in Lake Oswego and SW Portland. Must be willing to commute to these locations.

Why NWFI?:

• At NWFI, we make every day rewarding. You’ll play a vital role in helping clients achieve their goals while building meaningful connections and creating memories. If you’re passionate about inclusion and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! We also prioritize finding a great match for both the client and DSP.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• No nights
• No weekends
• On call
• Weekends only

Application Question(s):

• Must be willing to commute to client homes in Washington County, Lake Oswego and SW Portland. Are you willing to work with clients that live in these locations?
• How many hours a week are you available to work? Please note that we are hiring for 12-25 hours weekly and cannot offer more than 25 hours a week until a couple months after hire.

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23