Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional (Skagit County)
About The Position
Sunrise Services, INC. is seeking Direct Support Professionals to work the awake overnight shift! We are looking for dynamic, responsible, energetic individuals who are passionate about helping people grow and succeed! As a Direct Support Professional you would be responsible for supporting a person living in and engaging with the community. If contributing to something meaningful and making a difference describes you, we want to hear from you! Come join a dynamic, team-driven environment, that features an abundance of opportunity for growth and development! No experience? We will pay you while we train you! Must be available to take classes on weekdays. About the Program: The Supported Living Program (SL) provides community living services for adults with a wide range of disabilities and mental health challenges. The SL program promotes self-determination, independence, and competence for clients. Direct Support Professionals work with adults with developmental disabilities in a residential setting, assisting clients with activities ranging from personal grooming and meal preparation to shopping, housekeeping and recreational outings.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Must be able to pass a DSHS background check
- Fingerprinting required
- Must attend mandatory training classes
- Must have a valid driver's license, a clean 1 year driving abstract, and proof of insurance ($50,000)
- Must work one mandatory weekend shift
- Obtain NAR and complete Nurse Delegation training within 30 days of completing mandatory training. Ability to be delegated by a Registered Nurse is required before working with clients who need nurse delegated medications.
- Use a smartphone to clock in and out with
- Use a tablet to log medication and client behaviors
Responsibilities
- Shop, bank, eat, work, worship and make friends within the community.
- Provide transportation for the client.
- Meet with others and participate in activities with other members of the community.
- Foster positive self-esteem and a sense of self-worth.
- Foster opportunities to choose valued social roles.
- Support opportunities to influence perceptions of the person's value by self and others.
- Assist clients with personal care or home management tasks
- Perform home management tasks such as laundry, shopping, and light housekeeping
- Assist with making and preparing meals
- Peri-care as needed
- Maintain positive and courteous relationships with clients
- Accompany clients to events or on community outings
- Medication administration as mandated and trained
- Assist with personal grooming as needed
- Use a tablet and a program (Therap) to track medications and behaviors
- Assist with other tasks as needed
Benefits
- Medical, dental, & vision plans
- Paid vacation - Earned at .04 per hour worked for hourly employees, and 6.67 per month for salary (equates to about 2 weeks per year for full-time employees)
- Sick Leave - 1 hour per 40 hours worked (equates to about 52 hours for full-time)
- Holiday pay, with 8 holidays observed
- Paid 'Floating' Holiday to be used on a day of choice
- Health Savings Account
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement
- Basic Life & AD&D insurance
- WA Paid Family Medical Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- Legal & IDShield
- Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Insurance
- 401K & matching up to 6%
- Life Insurance
- College savings plan
- Smart Connect
- Perks at work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
