Direct Support Professional - Developmental Disabilities

Edwards Center Inc is seeking a compassionate Direct Support Professional to join our Community & Social Services team. In this role, you will support adults with developmental disabilities in residential and community settings, assisting with daily living skills, personal care, transportation, and community participation. You will follow person-centered plans, encourage independence, and advocate for inclusion. Ideal candidates are patient, reliable, and collaborative. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing your skills in a supportive, mission-driven nonprofit environment dedicated to dignity and long-term support.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful, person-centered support to adults with developmental disabilities in home, day, and community settings.
• Assist individuals with daily living activities such as personal care, hygiene, dressing, and meal preparation while promoting independence.
• Support individuals in accessing community resources, social activities, employment, and recreational opportunities.
• Implement individual support plans and goals, documenting progress, incidents, and day-to-day notes accurately and on time.
• Follow health, safety, and risk management procedures, including infection control, safe lifting, and emergency response protocols.
• Provide transportation or travel support for individuals to appointments, work, and community activities as needed.
• Foster choice, self-advocacy, and inclusion by encouraging individuals to make decisions about their lives and daily routines.
• Collaborate with supervisors, team members, and families to ensure consistent, high-quality support aligned with Edwards Center Inc's mission and values.
• Assist with medication prompting or administration according to agency policy and Oregon regulations, if authorized and trained.
• Maintain professional boundaries, respect confidentiality, and model dignity and respect in all interactions.

Required Skills

• Person-centered support planning
• Direct care and daily living assistance
• Behavioral support and de-escalation
• Documentation and progress note writing
• Basic computer and electronic record systems
• Safe lifting and transfer techniques
• Medication assistance following protocols (if allowed)
• Infection control and hygiene practices
• Professional communication with families and teams
• Time management and organization
• Community integration and activity planning
• Transportation assistance and travel training
• Crisis response within policy guidelines