Lead Direct Support Professionals (DSP)

Program Lead – Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Full-Time | The Dalles, Oregon | $22.25–$23.25/hour (DOE) + $1,500 Hiring Bonus!

Ready to take the next step in your DSP career? Earn competitive pay, enjoy meaningful work, and receive a $1,500 hiring bonus when you join Community Access Services (CAS)!

Community Access Services is looking for a compassionate, experienced, and motivated Program Lead to help guide our residential program in The Dalles, Oregon. In this hands-on role, you'll continue doing what you love—supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)—while mentoring fellow Direct Support Professionals and helping create a safe, supportive, and empowering home.

If you're passionate about helping others thrive and ready to grow as a leader, we'd love to meet you!

Why Join Community Access Services?
- Competitive Pay: $22.25–$23.25/hour (based on experience)
- Predictable Scheduling: Consistent schedules to support work-life balance
- Professional Growth Opportunities: Ongoing paid training, career development, and advancement opportunities
- Strong Management Support: Collaborative leadership team committed to employee success
- Free Training: CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration, Safety, Emergency Preparedness, and more!
- Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance (CAS covers up to 80% of employee medical premiums, 60% for dependents; 100% of employee dental premiums, 60% for dependents)
- Free Hepatitis B vaccination series
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) with employer contribution up to $500/year
- Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
- Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- 403(b) retirement plan with 3% company contribution after qualifying period
- Employee referral bonuses
- On-demand pay

- Generous Time Off: PTO, sick leave, paid holidays, and personal days
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP): providing up to 3 free counseling sessions, legal consultations, and financial coaching
- Wellness & Perks: accident/critical illness insurance, pet insurance, and more!
What You'll Do as a Program Lead
- Building trusting, person-centered relationships that respect each individual's dignity, choices, and independence.
- Supporting daily living activities, including personal care, hygiene, meal preparation, and household tasks.
- Encouraging participation in community outings, recreation, appointments, employment, and personal goals.
- Helping individuals build confidence, develop life skills, and achieve greater independence.
- Administering medications and maintaining accurate documentation.
- Creating a clean, safe, welcoming, and supportive home environment.
- Mentoring and serving as a positive role model for Direct Support Professionals.
- Advocating for the rights, choices, and well-being of the individuals in your care.
- Helping support the daily operations and overall success of the residential program.
Every day brings new opportunities to make a difference—for the people you support and the team you lead.

Qualifications
- Previous experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) or working as a Direct Support Professional (DSP).
- At least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to become an approved company driver.
- Ability to pass a national background check.
- Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and assist individuals with mobility needs.

Apply now for our full-time Program Lead position in The Dalles, Oregon, and take advantage of the $1,500 hiring bonus!