Direct Support Professional (DSP) Marion County
Empoweredservices · Salem, Oregon, United States · Remote
Pay: USD 23 – 25 a hour
Posted Aug 27, 2026
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Direct Care DSP | Life Skills Caregiver | Marion County
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 300: Young adult male in Jefferson who is looking for a provider who is into computers and maybe has a background in building computers, coding and video games. This customer enjoys going for walks and trying new recipes and attending community events. What the schedule might look like: flexible days, up to 15 hours/week
Customer 367: Young adult female in Aurora who is looking for a provider to transport them into the community to attend events and activities. Must be ok with assisting with toileting and cleaning up accidents. What the schedule might look like: Sunday 12am-3pm, 3pm-9pm or 9pm-midnight, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9am-9pm or 9pm-midnight
Customer 135: Preteen Male in Salem who is looking for a provider to accompany him to church for kids service. Customer enjoys going to the pool and the zoo. Customer is unstable and uses a wheelchair when out in public;. He enjoys books and bouncing a ball. What the schedule might look like: Sunday 11am-2:30pm and 3-4 shifts Monday-Friday with flexible hours
Customer 246: Adult female in Salem who needs a provider to support her while at work. Weekend support includes assisting with household chores and then doing fun activities like art, swimming, getting Dutch Bros and going on the carousel. Customer also needs assistance managing behaviors. What the schedule may look like: Friday and Saturday flexible times
Customer 16: Teenage Male in Salem who would benefit from a calm, engaging provider who can go with the flow. The customer likes to play video games during his down time and needs prompting to complete his tasks around the house. The schedule may look like Sunday, Monday and Friday from 10am-6pm.
What You’ll Do
Support daily living routines (meals, hygiene, organization)
Assist with community access (shopping,…