Clarvida - Oregon·Albany, Oregon
Provide compassionate, person-centered care and skills training to individuals with developmental disabilities to promote independence and community engagement. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, medication administration, and maintaining accurate documentation.
Date Posted: April 21, 2026
Clarvida is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide compassionate, person-centered care and skills training to individuals with developmental disabilities and/or cognitive health challenges. In this role, you will help individuals live safely, build independence, and engage meaningfully in their communities while following individualized support plans. This position is hands-on and relationship-driven, focused on promoting dignity, safety, and quality of life through daily support, skill-building, and consistent care.
● Provide direct care, support, and skills training to individuals served ● Foster positive, respectful relationships with individuals and team members ● Ensure safety and maintain a clean, supportive living environment ● Assist with self-administration of medications (with proper training) ● Support daily living activities including hygiene, meals, and routines ● Perform light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, and cleaning ● Assist with meal planning, grocery shopping, meal preparation, feeding, and cleanup ● Accompany individuals to approved appointments and errands (approved drivers only) ● Support social skill development and community integration ● Follow individualized support plans and program guidelines ● Maintain accurate and timely documentation
If you are compassionate, dependable, and passionate about supporting individuals in building independence and community connections, we encourage you to apply for the Direct Support Professional role with Clarvida. Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Learn more: www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values See other opportunities: www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida Equal Opportunity Statement Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category. Keywords direct support professional Oregon, DSP jobs Oregon, developmental disabilities support OR, community support professional Oregon, residential support services OR, Clarvida careers
Market context
Direct Support Professional roles in Oregon are often in steady demand because providers need dependable staff to support daily living, community access, and safety for people with disabilities or other support needs. These positions can be competitive when employers look for a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license with 3 years of experience, basic computer skills, and sometimes one year in human services. Review the location-specific requirements carefully and note that the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, which can save you time comparing options.
