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Community Access Services (CAS) is hiring a full-time Program Lead in The Dalles to provide hands-on support while helping lead the day-to-day operations of a residential program serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.\n\nWhy Join Community Access Services?\nCompetitive Pay: $22.25–$23.25/hour (based on experience)\nPredictable Scheduling: Consistent schedules to support work-life balance\nProfessional Growth Opportunities: Ongoing paid training, career development, and advancement opportunities\nStrong Management Support: Collaborative leadership team committed to employee success\nFree Training: CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration, Safety, Emergency Preparedness, and more!\nBenefits:\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance (CAS covers up to 80% of employee medical premiums, 60% for dependents; 100% of employee dental premiums, 60% for dependents)\nFree Hepatitis B vaccination series\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA) with employer contribution up to $500/year\nCompany-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance\nEmployer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)\n403(b) retirement plan with 3% company contribution after qualifying period\nEmployee referral bonuses\nOn-demand pay\nGenerous Time Off: PTO, sick leave, paid holidays, and personal days\nFree Employee Assistance Program (EAP): providing up to 3 free counseling sessions, legal consultations, and financial coaching\nWellness & Perks: accident/critical illness insurance, pet insurance, and more!\nWhat Does a Program Lead Do?\nAs a Program Lead, you'll continue providing direct support while helping ensure the success of the home.\n\nResponsibilities include:\nBuilding meaningful, person-centered relationships that promote independence, dignity, and choice\nAssisting individuals with daily living activities including personal care, meal preparation, household tasks, and hygiene\nSupporting community outings, appointments, recreation, employment, and personal goals\nEncouraging independence, confidence, and skill development\nAdministering medications and completing documentation accurately\nMaintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming home environment\nServing as a mentor and positive role model for Direct Support Professionals\nAdvocating for the choices, rights, and well-being of the people you support\nEvery day is different, and every day makes a difference.\n\nQualifications\nPrevious experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) or in a Direct Support Professional role required\nMust be at least 18 years old\nHigh school diploma or GED\nValid driver's license\nAbility to become an approved company driver\nAbility to pass a national background check\nStrong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills\nAbility to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and assist individuals with mobility needs\nBuild a Career That Matters\n\nAt Community Access Services, we believe everyone deserves opportunities to thrive. Our Program Leads play a vital role in supporting both the individuals we serve and the Direct Support Professionals who provide exceptional care every day.\n\nApply today and become a Program Lead with Community Access Services!\nJtZ2YUjgIj","company":"Community Access Services","rawCompany":"community access services","city":"Gresham","state":"OR","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-05T15:13:01.124Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"},{"code":"21-1099.00","title":"Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other","slug":"community-and-social-service-specialists-all-other"},{"code":"21-1093.00","title":"Social and Human Service Assistants","slug":"social-and-human-service-assistants"}],"industries":[{"code":"624120","title":"Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities","slug":"services-for-the-elderly-and-persons-with-disabilities"},{"code":"624190","title":"Other Individual and Family Services","slug":"other-individual-and-family-services"},{"code":"623210","title":"Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities","slug":"residential-intellectual-and-developmental-disability-facilities"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Lead Direct Support Professionals (DSP)","description":"Program Lead – Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Full-Time\nLocation: Gresham, Oregon\nPay: $22.25–$23.25 per hour (DOE)\n\nMake a Difference Every Day.\nAre you an experienced Direct Support Professional (DSP) ready to take the next step in your career? 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