Direct Support Professional / Youth Caregiver

Dungarvin • Tacoma, WA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Youth DSP, you’ll be a mentor, coach, and role model who leads person-centered activities that helps kids learn everyday life skills, build confidence and independence, participate in school, home, and community routines, and discover their strengths and celebrate their progress. In this role, you will teach and role-model life skills to promote independence, provide supervision, coaching, and encouragement, assist with routines such as meal prep, personal care, and medication administration, perform housekeeping and laundry duties, and create a safe, positive, and supportive environment.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must have a high school diploma, transcript, or GED
• Must have at least 6 months of verifiable full-time experience working with youth (0-21)
• Ability to pass DCYF background/fingerprint checks
• Good communication skills (reading, writing, and verbal) for documenting care, following support plans, and collaborating with team members

Responsibilities

• Teach and role-model life skills to promote independence
• Provide supervision, coaching, and encouragement
• Assist with routines such as meal prep, personal care, and medication administration
• Perform housekeeping and laundry duties
• Create a safe, positive, and supportive environment

Benefits

• Wage: $18.00 per hour
• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for eligible employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for eligible employees
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance for eligible employees
• 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match for eligible employees
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• National Brand Discounts
• Tapcheck- early pay access
• PAID training and orientation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED