Oregon IDD careers
Live Oregon IDD hiring hubFind the right role, not just an opening.
Browse current DSP, admin, operations, and ECP-related openings by county, pathway, schedule, and fit.
Use Careers to apply for current DSP, admin, operations, and ECP-related openings. Use DSP Interest if you are interested in DSP work, ECP caregiving, or being matched with a customer but do not see the right listing yet.
Featured current openings
Real roles are open right now.
A quick swipe preview of current pathways. The full BambooHR-fed board below remains the source for filtering by county, pathway, and schedule.
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Empowered Choice Program — Friends/Family
Already chosen by a customer or family? Start the ECP path without losing the relationship context.
Open ECP pathRecruitment & HR Specialist
Support the hiring engine that helps match the right DSPs with the right customers.
View & applyBusiness Development & Outreach Manager
Grow the agency's reach across counties and partner organizations through community-building work.
View & applyAfter-school DSP — Portland
1:1 support around after-school routines, community participation, and steady daily rhythm.
View & applyWeekend DSP — Beaverton
A practical option for candidates who want meaningful 1:1 work with weekend availability.
View & applyBehavioral Support DSP — Lake Oswego
Specialized 1:1 support with extra training around behavioral and emotional regulation.
View & applyWork with Empowered Services
Not sure which hiring page to use?
Three questions. Three paths. You are on Careers.
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Already chosen to support a specific customer? Use the ECP path: Customer Intake + DSP Interest + official DSP application.
Looking for an admin, operations, or other non-DSP role? Browse Open Roles, or use the smart contact guide if nothing currently fits.
Choose your path
Start where you are.
Careers, DSP Interest, Empowered Choice Program (ECP), and customer intake are connected. This router sends candidates, families, and partners to the correct next step.
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What role can I apply for right now?
Browse current BambooHR openings by county, role type, and schedule.
See open roles →Interested in DSP work but no match yet?
Submit DSP Interest if you want DSP work, ECP caregiving, or a county/schedule match that is not currently listed.
Submit DSP Interest →Already chosen to support someone?
Use the ECP path: Customer Intake, DSP Interest, official DSP application, and ECP education.
Open ECP fast-track →Should I work here?
See day-in-the-life details, team culture, expectations, and how Empowered supports DSPs.
Learn what the work is like →Still not sure?
Looking for admin, operations, or leadership roles, or a family/customer question? Use the smart contact guide.
Find the right next step →Want to understand the IDD support ecosystem?
Browse resources, newsletters, community activities, and guides for DSPs, families, and referral partners.
IDD Resources →Interested in becoming a DSP with our agency and already have a customer?
Use the ECP path: start Customer Intake, show interest as a DSP, complete the official DSP application, and learn how Empowered Choice connects the customer and caregiver relationship.
Empowered Match Method
The right job starts with the right relationship.
Our strongest matches are not based on availability alone. We match support around the real-life factors that make daily care feel safe, steady, and person-centered.
This is what makes Empowered Services different from a generic caregiver job board.
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Pay, benefits, support
A practical career with real support.
Candidate-critical details are visible before people apply: pay, training, benefits, mileage, schedule, and referral bonus.
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$23–$25/hour DSP range
Tier depends on role, training, authorization, schedule, and experience.
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Full-time employees working 30+ hours/week are eligible.
401(k) with employer match
401(k) with employer match and Paid Time Off (PTO) for eligible employees.
Paid annual training
Training and professional development, including 24 paid hours annually.
Mileage reimbursement
Covered for approved customer community outings.
ECP pay tiers
ECP has two tiers. Tier 1 includes pre-approved overtime at $33/hr, up to 20 hrs/wk, where authorized and assigned. Tier 2 follows the standard $23–$25/hour DSP range. Standard DSP roles do not include pre-approved overtime. Recruiting will explain Tier 1 base pay and eligibility during your hiring conversation.
Relationship-based match
Support one customer at a time, with coordinator support.
Language support
English and Spanish support available; other language preferences can be noted on the interest form.
Full-time employees, 30+ hours/week, are eligible for:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
Basic DSP requirements
- Must be 18 years or older
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Current auto insurance meeting state requirements
- Ability to pass a background check; not all records are disqualifying
Currently a DSP with Empowered Services? Refer another DSP and earn up to $1,000.
$500 when your referral is matched and works 20+ hours per month for 3 months. Another $500 at 6 months. Terms and eligibility apply.
Open roles
Find roles by fit.
Filter by pathway, county, and schedule. Standard job cards open the official application. ECP cards show Customer Intake, DSP Interest, official DSP application, and ECP education so the customer relationship and caregiver interest move together.
Statewide ECP pathway
1 openEmpowered Choice Program (Friends/Family)
Statewide Oregon · Matched relationship pathway
Best when a customer or family already wants you to provide support.
Clackamas County
1 openDSP - Behavioral Support Specialist | Lake Oswego, OR
Lane County
1 openDirect Care DSP | Part-Time Caregiver | Junction City, OR
Marion County
1 openCaregiver (DSP) | Weekday Afternoons | Salem, OR
Multnomah County
2 openDirect Support Professional (DSP) | After School Child Care | Portland, OR
Direct Care DSP | Afternoon/Evening Caregiver | Portland, OR
Polk County
1 openDirect Support Professional (DSP) | Grand Ronde, OR
Washington County
5 openRecruitment & HR Specialist
Direct Support Professional (DSP) | Weekends | Beaverton, OR
Business Development & Outreach Manager
Direct Support Professional (DSP) | Autism Support | Sherwood, OR
County Coordinator
Yamhill County
6 openDirect Support Professional (DSP) | Independent Living Support
DSP Caregiver | Friday Day Shift | McMinnville, OR
Direct Support Professional (DSP) | Adventurous Caregiver | Newberg, OR
Direct Support Professional (DSP) | Community Care Provider | Dayton, OR
Direct Support Professional (DSP) | Tuesday & Thursday | McMinnville, OR
Direct Care DSP | Full-Time Caregiver | McMinnville, OR
Oregon county finder
Statewide certified. Active local support in 11 counties.
Empowered Services is statewide certified, with active local support currently coordinated in 11 Oregon counties. DSP interest is welcome across Oregon.
Current service model
Current openings vary by county. Click a hiring county to filter the role board; use DSP Interest for any Oregon county.
Hiring today
Dark chips have active openings in the current feed. Light chips are currently served counties where candidates can still submit interest.
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Use this if your county is light, does not show an active role today, or you want recruiting to follow up about a local match.
60-second fit check
Which path sounds most like you?
Pick one. The recommendation updates instantly and does not store your answer.
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Best first step: DSP Interest.
Use this when you want to be matched to a customer, want to talk to a recruiter, or do not see your county or a job listing near you yet.
Want to learn more about working here?
Join Our Team shows what DSP work feels like day to day.
A shift might include community outings, meal prep, life-skills coaching, personal goals, movement, school support, shopping, budgeting, documentation, or simply being a steady trusted presence.
Empowered Choice Program (ECP)
Already have a customer? Fast-track through ECP.
If you already have a customer, use the ECP path: start Customer Intake, show interest as a DSP, complete the official DSP application, and learn how Empowered Choice connects the customer and caregiver relationship.
What happens next
Clear steps. No guessing.
Whether you apply for a specific role or start with DSP Interest, the hiring team will route you to the right next step.
Choose your path
Open role, DSP Interest, ECP intake, or smart contact guide.
Recruiter review
Hiring team reviews submissions and typically reaches out within 1–2 business days.
Interview and documentation
Discuss fit, schedule, county, background check, certifications, and requirements.
Paid training and match
Complete onboarding, then begin the best-fit customer/team match.
Fast answers
What candidates ask first.
Do I need DSP experience?
No. Prior experience helps, but heart, reliability, willingness to learn, and paid training matter most.
What are the basic requirements?
Must be 18 or older; have a high school diploma or equivalent; have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, current auto insurance, and ability to complete a background check. Not all records are disqualifying.
Can I apply without choosing a role?
For DSP or ECP caregiver interest, yes — use DSP Interest if you are exploring, need a county or schedule match, or want recruiting to guide you. For admin, operations, leadership, or other non-DSP roles, browse Open Roles or use the smart contact guide if nothing currently fits.
What is the schedule like?
Schedules vary by customer, county, and authorization. Some roles are part-time, after-school, weekends, or full-time caregiver schedules.
When do benefits start?
Benefit eligibility is tied to full-time employment at 30+ hours per week and plan terms. Recruiting can explain current timing during the hiring conversation.
Do I need reliable transportation?
Yes. DSP work usually requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance meeting state requirements.
What if I already know the customer?
Use the ECP fast-track path: Customer Intake, DSP Interest, official BambooHR DSP application, and ECP education.
Is Spanish support available?
Yes. English and Spanish support are available. You can note Spanish / Español or another language preference on the interest form.
Talk to a real person
Ready to be part of something meaningful?
Questions about pay, training, scheduling, county availability, or Empowered Choice? Call, email, use DSP Interest, or open the smart contact guide.