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Do you want to change lives—including your own? Apply today to make a difference as you help people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) live the life they choose.

Come be a part of a supportive work environment and an amazing team!

No experience? No problem. Our fully paid training program will give you all the skills you need. Apply now to start changing lives.

You will make a difference every day in the lives of adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities as you:

  • Support Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) in their everyday lives—Going out to lunch, shopping, outdoor adventures, and much more!
  • Oversee and assist with administrative tasks, department maintenance, and staffing to help the department run smoothly
  • Provide training and support to the Residential department staff
  • Inspire individuals to achieve their goals and live the life they choose.

Starting at $18.75/hr (DOE)

To thrive in this career, applicants will:

  • Have a heart and a passion to make a difference and help people become the best version of themselves.
  • Be 18 years & older
  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent and a current Driver’s License
  • Have 2 years of prior experience working with adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (preferred)
  • Be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen for illegal drugs and a criminal history background check.
  • Be able to lift 65 pounds
  • Navigate computers and tablets

You will make a difference every day in the lives of adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities as you:

  • Support Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) in their everyday lives—Going out to lunch, shopping, outdoor adventures and much more!
  • Company pays you to attend these activities.
  • Educate and demonstrate daily living skills.
  • Inspire individuals to achieve their goals and live the life they choose.

Starting at $18.75/hr (DOE)

To thrive in this career, applicants will:

  • Be 18 years & older, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and a current Driver’s License.
  • Be able to lift 65 pounds.
  • Have the ability to navigate around computers or tablets.
  • Be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen for illegal drugs and a criminal history background check.

You will make a difference every day in the lives of adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities as you:

  • Coach, mentor, and lead individuals with I/DD to have the skills and confidence to be successful in their careers
  • Develop supportive relationships with team members
  • Provide excellent customer service to community businesses

Starting at $19.50/hr (DOE)

To thrive in this career, applicants will:

  • Be 18 years & older, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and a current Driver’s License
  • Be able to lift 65 pounds
  • Have the ability to navigate around computers or tablets
  • Be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen for illegal drugs and a criminal history background check.

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A Direct Support Professional (DSP) supports people who live with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) to live the life they choose. You’ll change lives every day as you help people with their daily needs, but more importantly, you’ll be supporting them to be a part of and live a full, active life in the community!

Every person we support is unique in their own way, so no department or day will look the same. Here are some things you’ll get to do:

  • Support Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) in their everyday lives—Going out to lunch, shopping, outdoor adventures, Special Olympics, and much more. (The Company pays you to attend these activities.)
  • Assist with personal support at mealtime, bedtime, bathing, and dressing (depending on the person’s needs)
  • Educate and demonstrate daily living skills
  • Provide a clean, safe home environment
  • Inspire individuals to achieve their goals and live the life they choose

Our main goals are to get to know you better, give you an idea of what it’s like to be a part of the SOA team, and to see if it’s a good fit for you and our Supported Individuals (adults living with I/DD).

  • Phone Interview: For candidates that meet our hiring criteria, we start with a phone interview where you learn what it’s like to work with our amazing Supported Individuals
  • In-Person Interview: If we both decide to move forward in the hiring process, we schedule an In-Person Interview to get to know you better
  • After the Interview: We’ll let you know whether or not you are selected to join the team

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact our Human Resource team

A woman standing in front of a plant wearing glasses. Human Resources Assistant of Southern Oregon Aspire

Hunter Manni

Human Resource Assistant/Recruiter

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Jessica Eldred

Human Resources Director