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Caregiver (DSP) - Supported Living Specialist (Monday-Friday)

Portland, Oregon, United States · On-site

Entry level

Are you looking for a chance to make a difference every day? Would you like to work one-on-one with people who experience developmental disabilities? If so, UCP Oregon might have the perfect job for you! At UCP, we get t…

Skills: Person-Centered Care, Direct Support, Medication Administration, Personal Care, Self-Advocacy Support

UCP Oregon logoUCP Oregon

Supported Living Specialist (Flexible Schedule)

Portland, Oregon, United States · On-site

Entry level

Are you looking for a chance to make a difference every day? Would you like to work one-on-one with people who experience developmental disabilities? If so, UCP Oregon might have the perfect job for you! At UCP, we get t…

Skills: Person-Centered Care, Self-Advocacy Support, Personal Care, Medication Administration, Client Transportation

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Caregiver (DSP) - Supported Living Specialist (Monday-Friday)

UCP Oregon

Portland, Oregon, United States • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • high school
  • Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, Prescription Coverage, Alternative Care Coverage, Massage Therapy, Naturopathy
  • Posted 7d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one support to adults with developmental disabilities to help them live independently in their own homes. Responsibilities include assisting with chores, personal care, medication administration, and facilitating community activities.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, a reliable vehicle, and the ability to pass background and physical checks. Experience in the developmental disability field is preferred but not required.

Full job description

Are you looking for a chance to make a difference every day? Would you like to work one-on-one with people who experience developmental disabilities?

If so, UCP Oregon might have the perfect job for you! At UCP, we get to know our clients’ life goals and supports utilizing a person-centered approach. We empower them to develop their self-advocacy abilities because we believe in the power of assisting the folks we serve to make informed and independent choices, develop deeper connections within the community, and achieve personal goals. Our dedicated staff provide exceptional care and services making our person-centered mission worth sharing. In addition, our work culture is progressive, casual, open door, and fun.

We’re currently seeking a “Supported Living Specialist” who will help adults who experience developmental disabilities to live independently in their own houses and apartments. You’ll get to help them make their own choices, learn awesome new skills, and do fun activities in the community. Some folks will need help with chores, and others will need assistance with personal care such as showering and medication administration. You’ll work one-on-one, so you’ll have the time to build real relationships.

You will work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday (8 to 9 hours per day, generally between the hours of 8am to 6pm). If you work a 9-hour day a couple days per week, you will be scheduled to work fewer hours other days during the same week.

*Note: You will be on-call for 35 days per year. When you are on-call, you will be paid overtime pay for hours worked over 40 hours per week.

This is a great job for people who want to gain experience in the fields of social services, social justice, non-profits, and healthcare… and for anyone who’s looking for a long-term career. Be proud of where you work! Come join UCP Oregon.


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  • UCP Oregon is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and actively seeks applicants from diverse backgrounds. UCP considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We encourage BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people who experience disabilities to apply.
  • Find out more about UCP Oregon at: http://www.ucpaorwa.org/
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Be able to transport clients in your car: be at least 18 years old, have a current driver’s license, a reliable personal vehicle, at least two years of driving experience, auto insurance, and a clean driving record.
  • Be able to pass a reference check, a physical with a lifting test of 50lbs, and a criminal history background check.
  • Experience in developmental disability field preferred but not required.
  • $20.93 per hour.
  • Eligible for overtime pay for hours worked over 40 hours per week.
  • Great medical, vision, prescription, and alternative care coverage (including massage therapy and naturopathy) for employee, spouse/domestic partner, and children.
  • 3 weeks of paid time off, rising incrementally to 4 weeks after 5 years of service.
  • 11 paid holidays off per year.
  • 401k retirement plan with up to 4% employer match.
  • Mileage reimbursement.
  • Partial cell phone reimbursement ($10 per month).
  • Fun, casual work environment, with lots of opportunities for advancement and growth, at one of the top-ranked non-profits in Oregon

Posted:7/20/2026

Related keywords

Developmental DisabilitiesSupported LivingDirect Support ProfessionalDSPPerson-Centered ApproachSocial ServicesHealthcareNon-ProfitSelf-AdvocacyIndependent Living

About UCP Oregon

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Life without limits for people with disabilities.

Industry
Individual and Family Services
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1955
Headquarters
Portland, Oregon
LinkedIn followers
700

For more than 60 years, UCP of Oregon has been fiercely dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, ADD, and others. Nearly 200 trained employees serve the community providing direct care for people in their homes, respite care and support for their family members, custom fit job opportunities, and navigation through complicated health systems. UCP is efficient - more than 92% of every dollar goes directly to fund their work. Services include: Connections - Case management services, person-centered planning, and connecting customers with resources to live the life they choose. Foundations - Assisting people with developmental disabilities to live in their own home or apartment. Employment Solutions - Working with job seekers who experience disabilities to achieve employment in the community at a competitive wage. Building Blocks - Attendant care, skills training, and relief care to children experiencing intellectual and developmental disabilities residing in their family home under the age of 18 years. Family Support - Facilitating connection with other families for moral support, practical information, equipment exchanges, and offer respite care for caregivers.

Offices: 9600 NE Cascades Pkwy, Portland, Oregon 97220, US

Developmental DisabilitiesSupported EmploymentCase ManagementSupported LivingAdvocacyCommunity InclusionCerebral PalsyAutismMental HealthNon-Profit
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About UCP Oregon

LinkedInVisit site

Life without limits for people with disabilities.

Industry
Individual and Family Services
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1955
Headquarters
Portland, Oregon
LinkedIn followers
700

For more than 60 years, UCP of Oregon has been fiercely dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, ADD, and others. Nearly 200 trained employees serve the community providing direct care for people in their homes, respite care and support for their family members, custom fit job opportunities, and navigation through complicated health systems. UCP is efficient - more than 92% of every dollar goes directly to fund their work. Services include: Connections - Case management services, person-centered planning, and connecting customers with resources to live the life they choose. Foundations - Assisting people with developmental disabilities to live in their own home or apartment. Employment Solutions - Working with job seekers who experience disabilities to achieve employment in the community at a competitive wage. Building Blocks - Attendant care, skills training, and relief care to children experiencing intellectual and developmental disabilities residing in their family home under the age of 18 years. Family Support - Facilitating connection with other families for moral support, practical information, equipment exchanges, and offer respite care for caregivers.

Offices: 9600 NE Cascades Pkwy, Portland, Oregon 97220, US

Developmental DisabilitiesSupported EmploymentCase ManagementSupported LivingAdvocacyCommunity InclusionCerebral PalsyAutismMental HealthNon-Profit
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