Direct Support Professional Olympia - Per Diem Staff (On-Call)

Redwood Family Care Network • Tumwater, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

SAILS Washington is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide person-centered support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential and community settings in the Olympia area. The role supports participants’ daily needs, community integration, health and safety, and ability to make decisions and exercise their rights. Work is per diem and on-call, with shifts available as needed. Employees must pick up at least one shift per week or two shifts per pay period, may work up to 31 hours per week, and must check in weekly with the Scheduling Program Manager about open shifts. Per diem employees do not accrue PTO, but accrue sick time at one hour for every 40 hours worked.

The position requires completion of training before beginning per-diem work, ongoing training and monthly checklist completion, and familiarity with Residential Service Guidelines issued by the Division of Developmental Disabilities. The employee must obtain and maintain required certifications, complete Nurse Delegation training and testing within 30 days of employment, and become a Nurse Assistant Registered at their own expense initially and annually. The role requires a valid in-state driver’s license, current car insurance, and willingness to transport participants in the employee’s own vehicle. Applicants are subject to a Washington State background check.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Pass a Washington State background check upon hire and every two years thereafter, or as requested.
• Have a valid in-state driver’s license and provide current car insurance.
• Be willing to transport clients in the employee’s own vehicle.
• Complete required training before becoming a per-diem employee and keep required training and certifications current.
• Complete at least 12 hours of continuing education annually.
• Maintain active Nurse Assistant Registered, CPR/First Aid, Nurse Delegation, and other required certifications.
• Obtain Nurse Assistant Registered status at the employee’s own expense initially and annually.
• Enroll in and complete the Nurse Delegation study course and tests within 30 days of employment.
• Obtain a CPI Blue Card.
• Complete First Aid/CPR certification and Blood Borne Pathogen training within 120 days of employment; training can be provided.
• Pick up at least one shift per week or two shifts per pay period to remain an employee under company policy.
• Check in weekly with the Scheduling Program Manager regarding open shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Personal experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities who have challenging behaviors is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support that meets participants’ needs, promotes community integration and activities of their choosing, and creates a nurturing, safe, and healthful living environment.
• Check in weekly with the Scheduling Program Manager about open shifts.
• Orient to program plans before working with participants at a program.
• Keep training current and complete the required per-diem checklist and training monthly.
• Treat participants with dignity and respect and safeguard their ability to make decisions and exercise their rights.
• Provide instruction and support services described in each participant’s Individual Instruction and Support Plan (IISP).
• Meet participants’ daily needs, including personal hygiene, food preparation, house cleaning, shopping, and monitoring health needs, including medication supervision.
• Help participants access the community, including transporting them or arranging transportation as needed.
• Interact with participants and provide informal counseling and problem-solving support.
• Attend staff meetings as required by the Program Supervisor, Site Supervisor, or Administrator, and attend agency, DDD, and other required or offered training.
• Participate in the development and implementation of each participant’s IISP.
• Complete Nurse Delegation study coursework and tests within 30 days of employment, and obtain Nurse Assistant Registered status at the employee’s own expense initially and annually.
• Provide necessary participant support and supervision.
• Maintain professional working relationships with service providers, participants’ parents, relatives or guardians, and agency staff.
• Complete documentation promptly, including medication logs, shift notes, progress notes, data sheets, incident reports, and client financial records.
• Follow agency policies and procedures, personnel policies, and the general responsibilities of community protection staff.
• Transport clients in the employee’s own vehicle when needed.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Area Director, House Manager, or Program Manager.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-paid basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (ADD), plus voluntary life insurance
• Accrued paid time off
• Unlimited peer referral program
• On-demand pay
• Working Advantage employee discount program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
• 401(k)
• Capella University discount
• Accrued sick time at one hour for every 40 hours worked

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed