Careers
Make Every Day Meaningful and Fun!
Want to spend your day making a real difference? At PCL, being a Direct Support Professional (DSP) means having fun, building connections, and helping people live their best lives. Whether you’re going on adventures, cheering someone on as they reach a goal, or just sharing a laugh, every day is an opportunity to bring joy and make an impact.
We offer a variety of roles to match your interests, personality, and passion for supporting others. If you’re looking for a job that feels good, matters, and never feels like the same old routine, you’re in the right place!
Join Our Team
$1,000 Welcome Bonus for DSP positions!
Paid in installments
What is a DSP?
A Direct Support Professional makes a meaningful difference in people’s lives! In all DSP roles, you’ll support people to lead self-directed lives, participate fully in their communities, and achieve their dreams. DSPs are a vital part of bringing PCL’s mission to life! Your responsibilities may include:
- Helping people pursue hobbies, maintain their homes, and build relationships
- Supporting personal health routines, meal planning, and life skills
- Driving and providing community access as needed (mileage reimbursement provided in some roles)
Each DSP role offers unique opportunities to specialize in the way you provide support.
Explore Our Jobs
Direct Support Professional (DSP):
Starting at $19/Hour
As a DSP, you will support people to lead self-directed lives and to participate fully in their communities. You will follow the individual path crafted using the unique gifts, preferences, and needs of each person you support. Your day will include helping someone go out and have fun, maintain their home, plan meals, cook, follow personal health routines, and achieve their dreams!
Transition and Children’s Services DSP (DSP-TC): Starting at $20/Hour
As a DSP-TC, you will partner with kids and teens (typically ages 10 up to 18) to learn, grow, and have fun. You will help them make friends, try new things, and build skills like cooking, cleaning, and being responsible. You’ll cheer them on at school, play games, and support them in becoming more independent. Every day, you’ll see the difference you make, whether it is a high-five after a big win, a smile when they master something new, or a moment of confidence when they feel proud of themselves. You will be at the heart of providing safety, comfort, and stability while they build a strong foundation of success and self-determination.
Life Launch Direct Support Professional (DSP-LL): Starting at $20/hour
*Additional wage differential of $1.50/hour for fluency in American Sign Language (ASL)*
As a DSP-LL, you will provide supports to a variety of people to facilitate a safe, independent, and enriched lifestyle in their homes, places of employment, and communities. You may assist with building someone’s community connections, health & safety needs, money management, and everyday life necessities (shopping, cooking, cleaning, etc.) As a DSP-LL, you will provide individualized, intentional supports suggested by the unique gifts, preferences, and needs of each person you will support. This position requires you to drive your own vehicle and be reimbursed for non-commuting miles.
Why Work With Us?
- Impactful Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization that is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others.
- Growth Opportunities: We help you grow personally and professionally with hands-on training and opportunities to advance in your career.
- Supportive Environment: Join a team that values collaboration, inclusion, and the unique contributions of every member.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, many different types of schedules, health insurance, retirement options, and more.
What’s Important to Us
“People are at the heart of decision-making to direct and control their own lives.”
Tenacity
Abundance Mentality
Integrity
Humility
Levity
Employment Requirements
For job-specific requirements, please refer to individual job listings.
Expectations, Essential Functions, and Basic Duties.
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 balance a budget and basic math transactions accurately.
- 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 reliable and regular work attendance and adhere to attendance policies.
Job Duties
- Promote and live out PCL’s mission by supporting people with kindness, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to their goals and dreams.
- Build trust by providing reliable, respectful support, which may include distributing medications, cooking, cleaning, listening to communication expressed through behavior, and assisting with personal care.
- Support people in their homes by honoring their dignity, respecting their choices, and providing support in the way they want while balancing their 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. List of potentially disqualifying crimes and conditions.
- Most positions require a valid driver’s license; some positions are available for non-drivers.
- 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 the 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.
Training Details
- We provide an initial New Hire Orientation consisting of two (2) weeks of paid classroom and on-site training.
- Typically, the training is Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm.
- Training for the Northern Oregon Division is typically held in Monmouth.
- Training for the Southern Oregon Division is held in Grants Pass.
Drug Testing
- Pre-Employment: Must pass drug screening for illegal substances in the State of Oregon.
- While Employed: Must be able to pass random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing for all substances.
FMLA Rights and Responsibilities
What We Offer
Competitive bi-weekly pay, with medical and dental benefits for full-time employees.
Training and Advancement Opportunities.
Great Company Perks Including:
- Gym fee reimbursements
- Access to Skechers discounts
- 401k plan with match
- Life insurance for full-time employees
- Employee passes to Columbia employee store
- Auto repair discounts
- Opportunity to join different committees
- Annual events open to friends and family
- Pay-or-Play for your birthday
- Supplemental insurance, such as Aflac, LegalShield, etc
- Employee Assistance Program, including legal and financial assistance
Employee appreciation opportunities, including but not limited to:
- Annual holiday celebration open to family and friends (free pictures with Santa) Subject to cancellation
- Paid team-building days
- All-Staff Meetings
- DSP Appreciation week
- Annual team member appreciation banquet Subject to cancellation
- Anniversary gifts
- Free turkeys for Thanksgiving (Vegetarian/Vegan alternatives available) Subject to cancellation