DSP - Youth Caregiver Up To $27.38/hr!

Wage dependent upon experience, shift, and location. Up to 208 days off per year with premium pay! Actively recruiting in Monmouth, Corvallis, Silverton, and Salem OR.

Residential Program Specialists – Youth Program

Our Residential Program Specialists are Direct Support Professionals who provide guidance, structure, and mentorship to adolescents with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) and co-occurring behavioral or mental health challenges.

This is not just a job—it’s a chance to shape the future for youth navigating some of life’s toughest challenges. Specialists in this program play a critical role in helping adolescents develop the skills they need to succeed, from building social connections to practicing healthy coping strategies.

Responsibilities Include:

• Positive Role Modeling: Supporting teens through supervision, mentorship, and consistent structure.
• Skill Development: Teaching social, emotional, and daily living skills that foster independence and confidence.
• Behavior Support: Implementing proactive strategies and, when necessary, safe physical interventions to maintain safety for youth and others.
• Community Engagement: Encouraging participation in school, recreational activities, and positive peer relationships.
• Health & Safety: Assisting with medication management, health routines, and overall well-being.
• Documentation: Maintaining thorough, accurate data collection to track progress and support individualized plans.

Why Join Us?

This position is life-changing—both for the adolescents you’ll support and for you. By helping young people build resilience, independence, and hope for the future, you’ll gain invaluable experience in the behavioral health and human services field while making a direct impact in your community.

All hours worked on the weekend are paid at time and a half! That means all weekend wages start at $26.63 - $27.38/hr!

Schedules (10-12 hour shifts):

• Sun - Tue
• Sun - Wed
• Wed - Sat
• Thu - Sat

Graveyard Schedules (10-12 hour shifts):

• Sat - Mon
• Sat - Tue
• Tue - Fri
• Wed - Fri

Benefits:

• Paid training.
• Marketplace health insurance for full-time employees; choose from a variety of insurance providers and plans.
• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance for full-time employees.
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA).
• OregonSaves Retirement
• Supplemental insurance (AFLAC/Colonial) available at employee expense.
• Paid time off (PTO) based on number of hours worked.
• Accrue 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked; FT employees accrue 50+ hours per year.
• Five paid holidays (New Years’ Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas).
• $50.00 winter gift card.
• Annual retention bonus.
• Reduced monthly bills and accessory discounts offered through Verizon.
• IT assistance with personal devices (computers, tablets, phones, home networks, etc.) once per quarter. Diagnostics and labor free for WU employees.
• Free consultation, provided by GradFin, on student loan interest reduction/consolidation consultations
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Meals included (24-hour residential only).