Become a DSP!
(Direct Support Professional)
Do work that matters. Do work that fulfills you.
What We Offer
medical benefits
- FREE premium health insurance for you and your family
- Dental and Vision coverage with minimal employee contribution
- Flexible Spending Account
paid time off & bonuses
- Paid vacation & sick time
- Paid Holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
- 2 Personal Days after one year of employment
- Longevity & birthday bonuses
Other benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403B Retirement Savings Plan
- Guaranteed hours
- Unionized workforce
- Comprehensive in-house training
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Direct Support Professionals are the heartbeat of our agency, the vehicle for our mission, the hands and feet of our commitment to quality care. Every day, a workforce of almost 200 community members shows up to support their neighbors with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Their dedication to the people we support is nothing short of inspiring. Will you choose to join them?
A Day in the Life of a DSP
DSP's play an importatn role in providing comprehensive, personalized care to the people we support. Support needs are designed around the person recieving support services, and may evolve as their needs grow or change. Our DSP's make sure the support they are providing mirrors the persons preferences and vision for their life, while placing a focus on spiritual, mental, and physical wellbeing.
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A DSP's to-do list:
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What makes a good DSP?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the starting pay?
Direct Support Professionals will be hired on at a rate determined by the years of experience one has in the field. Our agency operates on a union negotiated wage scale for wage transparency and pay equity.
What Is scheduling like?
Scheduling and hours at OSLP are guaranteed. The schedule you are hired into will remain unchanged on a week to week basis and may only be altered if the needs of the people you support change. Overtime is regularly available; however, it is never mandated.
group homes or facilities?
We provide support in a residential environment; we do not own or operate any facility-based services. Everyone we support has their own bedroom in a traditional home setting among the community. There are 1-4 people living in each house served by the 24-hour support model.
What is training like?
We provide, pay for, and facilitate comprehensive training including person specific training in the program, New Employee Orientation, Annual Staff Training, CPR & First Aid, and Oregon Intervention Systems. Initial training generally lasts 4-6 weeks. You will be fully equipped to provide quality support with confidence before you are ever left alone.
What is required for employment?
Employees of OSLP must pass our pre-employment screening including a background check, be 18 years of age or older, and have maintained a Driver's License for at least 3 years and have an acceptable driving record for any positions where driving is required. Nondrivers may apply for overnight shifts.
Meet our Recruiter!
Text Summer: 541-514-7136
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Summer has been with OSLP since June of 2025 and has focused on staffing Oregon Supported Living Program with people who are passionate about caring for others. With a history as a CNA, Summer focuses on hiring team members who strive to care for "the whole person", with dignity, respect, and compassion. Summer works diligently to place new staff where she feels they will thrive both as an employee of the agency and as a care taker for the people who receive support. If you have any questions about the positions available, feel free to text her via our recruiting line at 541-514-7136! |
Contact Us: 412 Pearl St Eugene, OR, 97401 | Ph: 541-343-4196 | Fax: 541-343-0652