Community Protection Direct Support Professional - Olympia Area ($500 Sign On Bonus)

Redwood Family Care Network•Tumwater, WA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

SAILS Washington is seeking a Community Protection Direct Support Professional to provide person-centered residential and community-based support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Olympia area. The role supports participants’ health, safety, dignity, independence, community integration, and individualized plans. The position is supervised by the Site Supervisor and requires close adherence to residential service guidelines, treatment plans, positive behavior support plans, supervision protocols, and agency policies. The role includes supporting participants with daily living needs and chosen community outings; providing supervision and instruction; monitoring safety and health; documenting services and incidents; and maintaining professional relationships with participants, families, guardians, service providers, and agency staff. Employees must remain awake during shifts, follow specific line-of-sight and physical-supervision requirements for Community Protection clients, and respond promptly to safety concerns. The position requires a valid Washington driver’s license, auto insurance, and use of the employee’s own vehicle to transport clients. The employee must obtain and maintain required credentials and certifications, complete continuing education, and become Nurse Assistant Registered at their own expense initially and annually. This is a full-time position based in the Olympia, Washington area, paying $20.50 per hour. A $500 hiring bonus is offered to new employees hired after June 23, 2026, paid in two installments after 90 days and six months of employment. Applicants are subject to background screening.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Fingerprint and criminal clearance before starting; pass Washington State background checks upon hire and every two years thereafter, or as requested.
Meet Washington Administrative Code credential requirements for working as a Direct Support Professional.
Valid Washington driver’s license and Washington auto insurance; must have a car and be willing to transport clients in it.
Obtain Nurse Assistant Registered (NAR) status within 90 days of hire and maintain active NAR status; NAR is initially and annually at the employee’s expense.
Enroll in and complete the Nurse Delegation study course and take the test within 30 days of employment; maintain active Nurse Delegation certification.
Obtain First Aid/CPR certification within 120 days of employment and maintain it; training can be provided.
Obtain Blood Borne Pathogen training within 120 days of employment; training can be provided.
Obtain a CPI Blue Card.
Complete at least 12 hours of continuing education annually.
Ability to follow detailed client supervision, safety, documentation, and treatment-plan requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide support that meets participants’ needs, promotes community integration, and creates a safe, nurturing, and healthful living environment.
Follow Residential Service Guidelines and provide instruction and support described in each participant’s Individual Instruction and Support Plan (IISP).
Provide supervision and support in accordance with participants’ Quarterly Treatment Plans and Positive Behavior Support Plans.
Maintain required supervision of Community Protection clients, including monitoring their location, staying within line of sight or physical reach as required, and following approved supervision-reduction plans and chaperone agreements.
Document unusual or unsafe behavior, refusal to follow treatment guidelines, and refusal to attend therapy in incident reports; notify supervisors as required.
Call 911 and immediately notify program supervisors if a Community Protection client leaves supervision.
Remain awake during shifts and conduct visual checks every half-hour when residents are not within line of sight in the home.
Check movement-alarm equipment each shift, promptly report faulty equipment, and complete incident reports as required.
Review and sign Positive Behavior Support Plans monthly and follow therapist recommendations approved by program leadership.
Follow community supervision and safety procedures, including client-to-staff limits, avoidance of restricted crowded areas when applicable, and restroom supervision protocols.
Assist participants with personal hygiene, food preparation, house cleaning, shopping, health monitoring, and medication supervision.
Support participants in accessing community outings of their choosing, including transporting them or arranging transportation.
Treat participants with dignity and consideration; safeguard their rights and support their ability to make decisions.
Interact with participants, provide informal counseling, and help with problem-solving.
Attend required staff meetings and training offered or required by the agency, DDA, and other parties.
Participate in the development and implementation of each participant’s IISP.
Complete and maintain required Nurse Assistant Registered, Nurse Delegation, CPR/First Aid, and other credentials and certifications.
Maintain professional working relationships with service providers, participants’ parents, relatives, guardians, and agency staff.
Complete required documentation accurately and on time, including medication logs, shift notes, progress notes, data sheets, incident reports, and client financial records.
Transport clients in the employee’s own vehicle when needed.
Perform other duties assigned by the House Manager, Site Supervisor, or Administrator.