Transition & Children Services Direct Support Professional (DSP-T&C)

As a Direct Support Professional on the Transition & Children's Services team, you will play a vital role in helping children aged 10 to 18 build stable lives, learn essential life skills, form friendships, and develop effective communication skills. DSP-T&Cs help these children grow into the best humans possible! We are looking for individuals who are ethical, patient, reliable, tenacious, compassionate, and adaptable. While this work can be challenging at times, it's incredibly rewarding to see the progress and growth that the children we serve make every day.

As a member of our team, you will receive advanced training in mental health and positive behavioral support, empowering you to provide the best possible care. You will work alongside a supportive team that shares the common goal of helping these children achieve consistent, stable, and productive lives.

Wage & Benefits: $20 per hour

• We are also offering a $1,000 sign on bonus that is paid out in increments at set milestones of your employment!


• We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Supplemental Insurance and FSA for full-time employees, 401(K), Gym discounts and reimbursements, and other lifestyle discounts available to all employees.

Position Type: Full-Time

• All open shift hours are set and vary depending on the needs of the individual. Hours 30 and above are considered full time. Some Part-Time positions may be available.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age when starting employment.


• Must have and show basic computer skills and can learn agency applications.


• Excellent interpersonal skills.


• Well-organized and attentive to detail.


• Cooperative and willing to learn.


• Ability to interpret various instructions.


• Enhanced math skills – must be able to accurately balance a budget and basic math transactions.


• Professional, clear, and positive oral and written communication skills both expressive and receptive.


• Must be able to read, write, and speak English (reasonable accommodation may be made for some positions).


• PCL’s Team members must have dependable, reliable, and regular work attendance, and must adhere to attendance policies.

Job Duties:

• Various positions may involve distributing medications, cooking, house cleaning, working through challenging behaviors, and intimate care for both men and women.


• Promote and implement PCL’s mission in the lives of those we support.


• Provide a stable living environment by respecting dignity, individual choice, input, and health and safety needs.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and transfer 25 pounds minimum; some positions may require more.


• Appropriately and efficiently responding to emergencies and/or crises (including but not limited to the use of physical intervention).

Certifications and Training:

• Must pass required DHS background check and Protective Service Investigations.


• This position requires a valid driver’s license and to be eligible to drive agency vehicles.


• Complete and maintain all certifications as required by the position, PCL, and other governing agencies.


• Must be able to obtain and maintain certification to a satisfactory level in Oregon Intervention System (training provided if hired).


• Must be able to obtain and maintain certification in CPR (training provided if hired).


• Complete all duties related to being a Mandatory Abuse Reporter.


• New hire orientation and on-site training must be completed within 60 days of hire.