Direct Support Professional - (Troutdale/Clackamas County)

Description Location: Troutdale, OR (Clackamas County)

About Us Premier Community Supports delivers high-quality, person-centered care across in-home and community-based services—including day programs, positive behavior supports, and 24-hour residential assistance. Founded on integrity, quality, and a genuine passion for our work, our experienced team reliably delivers safe, engaging, and customized care.

We partner closely with families, guardians, case managers, and other caregivers to deeply understand individual needs and goals. Through collaborative planning and a fun, supportive environment, we empower individuals to thrive—at home and in the community.

About the Role

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you’ll make a meaningful difference in someone’s life. You’ll support an individual in living the life they choose—focusing on their strengths, preferences, and daily goals—by helping them gain independence and full community engagement.

• Key Responsibilities Build a supportive, person-centered relationship with the individual and deliver care that aligns with their Individual Support Plan (ISP).
• Promote autonomy and choice: support the individual in exercising their rights and making decisions about their own life.
• Assist with daily living activities—such as bathing, dressing, and toileting as required, and help with household tasks (laundry, dishes, vacuuming, tidying).
• Collaborate with the individual, their family and the support team to enable best-possible outcomes.
• Facilitate community participation: help the individual plan and attend social, recreational and appointment-based activities based on their preferences.
• Support budgeting, shopping (groceries and other items) and meal preparation when needed.
• With appropriate training, administer medications or support medication protocols.
• Identify and report any incidents or changes in the individual’s health, behavior or circumstances, and maintain required documentation in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Provide transportation (in a personal vehicle if required) for errands, community outings or appointments.
• Adapt to schedule variations (day, evening, night shifts; weekends) in order to meet the individual’s needs.

Schedule & Work Environment Schedule varies according to the Individual’s needs – day, evening, night shifts and weekend availability required. Overtime (available upon approval) Primary work setting: individual’s home environment, with occasional travel to community locations. Physical demands may include lifting up to ~50lbs, bending, squatting, standing, walking, driving and frequent sitting, talking/hearing. Reasonable accommodations available.