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You will provide personalized support services in clients’ homes and community settings, ensuring they are encouraged and supported in a way that promotes independence.\nWhat You'll Do\nYour primary responsibilities will include:\nAssisting clients with daily activities such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, and household chores, while encouraging independence.\nSupporting clients with their individualized goals as outlined in their Individualized Support Plan (ISP).\nProviding transportation to appointments, community outings, and other daily living needs (mileage reimbursement provided for clients 18+).\nDocumenting daily progress notes and communicating effectively with clients, families, and the support team.\nPromoting community integration and participation in a variety of activities.\nMaintaining compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.\nWhy Work With Us?\nFlexible scheduling – Work around your lifestyle with part-time opportunities, and shifts that include afternoons, evenings, and weekends.\nCareer growth opportunities – We offer paid training (24 hours annually) to help you expand your skills and advance within the organization.\nMileage reimbursement for travel to clients’ locations (for clients 18+).\nRequirements\nWho We Are Looking For\nTo join our team, you must meet the following qualifications:\nBe at least 18 years of age.\nPass a criminal background check.\nHold a valid driver’s license, a reliable vehicle, and auto insurance.\nOwn a smartphone for work-related communication.\nComplete First Aid & CPR certification.\nBe available to work scheduled shifts based on client needs.\nPay: From $24.00 per hour\nBenefits:\n401(k) matching\nEmployee assistance program\nFlexible schedule\nMileage reimbursement\nPaid orientation\nPaid training\nApplication Question(s):\nWhat are the names and phone numbers for two professional references?\nShift availability:\nDay Shift (Preferred)\nNight Shift (Preferred)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Connectionsnw1","rawCompany":"connectionsnw1","city":"Gresham","state":"OR","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T00:14:30.059Z","occupations":[{"code":"21-1093.00","title":"Social and Human Service Assistants","slug":"social-and-human-service-assistants"},{"code":"31-1122.00","title":"Personal Care Aides","slug":"personal-care-aides"},{"code":"39-9099.00","title":"Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other","slug":"personal-care-and-service-workers-all-other"}],"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":"814110","title":"Private Households","slug":"private-households"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Direct Support Professional","description":"About Us:\nAt Connections NW, our mission is to exceed expectations while enriching the lives of individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. 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