Spokane - Direct Support Professional (DSP / Caregiver) House Lead

Alpha Supported Living Services•Spokane, WA

28d•$23 - $28

About The Position

Alpha Supported Living Services is a nonprofit organization providing residential and community-based services to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The organization supports clients in learning, personal development, and increased independence, with services across King, Snohomish, and Spokane counties in Washington State. Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor, the Direct Support Professional House Lead supports program participants according to their needs, helps provide community-integration opportunities, and contributes to a nurturing, safe, and healthful living environment. The role is expected to uphold the agency’s mission and treat clients with dignity and respect while supporting their choices, rights, and independence. The House Lead works the shift assigned by the Program Supervisor or Site Supervisor. The position provides direct personal, emotional, and medical support, helps clients with activities of daily living and community outings, and completes shift documentation. House Lead duties also include coordinating household activities and supplies, monitoring home status, and assisting with new-hire support and training. Paid on-the-job training is offered.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED.
Washington State driver’s license, with a driving record that allows coverage under Alpha Supported Living Services’ automobile insurance plan.
Clearance from an authorized state agency following a background inquiry.
At least 6 months of experience working in supported living or another long-term care setting.
Current first aid and CPR certification, NAR (or CNA/HCA), and Nurse Delegation Core Training, or ability to obtain or renew these within four weeks of hire.
Knowledge of personal care, emotional support, and medical administration practices.
Physical ability to support clients with personal care, including showering, toileting, feeding, dressing, and transferring.
Ability to motivate, develop, and provide instructional support to clients.
Basic ability to use laptops, desktop computers, or tablets to complete computer tasks.
Treat participants with dignity and consideration and promote and safeguard their ability to make decisions and freely exercise their rights.

Nice To Haves

An NAR, CNA, or HCA license is highly desired but not required.
Qualifying experience and required certifications may qualify an applicant for a higher starting rate.

Responsibilities

Interact with clients, provide informal counseling, and support them in problem-solving challenges.
Support daily needs, including personal hygiene, food preparation, housekeeping, shopping, monitoring health needs, and medication supervision.
Assist participants in accessing community outings of their choosing.
Operate an agency vehicle to transport clients or assist with transportation needs.
Assist with grocery shopping.
Complete required written and digital documentation for each shift, including medication records, behavior tracking, incident reports, and financial records.
Assist with medical needs, including taking vital signs, transferring, turning, positioning, and tube feeding.
Operate necessary equipment, including Hoyer lifts, shower chairs, suction machines, and medicine crushers.
Provide positive behavior support to clients.
Develop and maintain activity calendars.
Prepare and maintain property inventory records.
Develop grocery lists and assign staff to support participants with grocery shopping.
Monitor home status and submit maintenance requests.
Support and train new hires, including through peer coaching.
Periodically review clothing and hygiene supplies to identify needed repairs or replacements.
Verify that food purchased with EBT cards is properly labeled and stored.
Check that seven days’ worth of PRN medication or dosages are on hand, check expiration dates, and reorder as needed.