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

Redwood Family Care Network•Olympia, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

SAILS Washington seeks 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 helps maintain a safe, nurturing, and healthful environment while supporting participants’ needs, community integration, personal choices, and rights. Per diem work is on-call or as needed: employees may pick up open shifts or provide coverage. Per diem employees must work at least one shift per week or two shifts per pay period, may work up to 31 hours per week, and do not accrue PTO in this role. Sick time accrues at one hour for every 40 hours worked. The position includes assisting participants with daily living activities and health needs, supporting access to community outings, following each participant’s Individual Instruction and Support Plan (IISP), and completing required documentation. Staff must keep required training and certifications current, check in weekly about open shifts, and orient themselves to a program’s plans before working with its clients. The employee must become Nurse Assistant Registered (NAR) at their own expense initially and annually, and complete the Nurse Delegation study course and tests within 30 days of employment. A valid driver’s license, current car insurance, and willingness to transport clients in the employee’s own vehicle are required. The role reports to the Staffing & Development Program Manager. The posting also describes supervision by the Area Director, management team, and Scheduling Program Manager. Applicants must pass a Washington State background check. First Aid/CPR and Blood Borne Pathogen training are required within 120 days of employment, and the employee must obtain a CPI Blue Card. Ongoing requirements include background screening upon hire and every two years thereafter or as requested, maintaining required certifications, and completing at least 12 hours of continuing education annually.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must pass a Washington State background check and complete continuing background screenings as required.
Must have a valid in-state driver’s license and current car insurance.
Must have a car and be willing to transport clients in the employee’s own vehicle.
Must complete all required training before becoming a per diem employee and keep training current.
Must become Nurse Assistant Registered (NAR) at the employee’s own expense initially and annually.
Must complete the Nurse Delegation study course and tests within 30 days of employment.
Must obtain and maintain required certifications, including NAR, CPR/First Aid, and Nurse Delegation.
Must complete at least 12 hours of continuing education annually.
Per diem employees must pick up at least one shift per week or two shifts per pay period and may work up to 31 hours per week.
First Aid/CPR certification is required within 120 days of employment; training can be provided.
Blood Borne Pathogen training is required within 120 days of employment; training can be provided.
Must obtain a CPI Blue Card.

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 creates a safe, nurturing, and healthful living environment.
Check in weekly with the Scheduling Program Manager regarding open shifts.
Orient to program plans before working with clients when picking up shifts at multiple programs.
Complete required training before becoming a per diem employee and keep training current.
Complete the per diem checklist and training monthly.
Follow the Residential Service Guidelines issued by the Division of Developmental Disabilities.
Treat participants with dignity and respect and safeguard their choices and rights.
Provide instruction and support services described in each participant’s IISP.
Support participants’ daily needs, including personal hygiene, food preparation, house cleaning, shopping, and monitoring health needs, including medication supervision.
Help participants access community outings of their choosing, including transporting them or arranging transportation.
Interact with participants and provide informal counseling and problem-solving support.
Attend staff meetings as required by the Program Supervisor, Site Supervisor, and/or Administrator.
Attend training offered or required by the agency, DDD, and other parties.
Participate in developing and implementing each participant’s IISP.
Become Nurse Assistant Registered (NAR) 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.
Provide necessary participant support and supervision.
Maintain professional relationships with service providers, participants’ families 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, general personnel policies, and the responsibilities of community protection staff.
Transport clients in the employee’s own vehicle as required.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Area Director, House Manager, and/or Program Manager.
Complete background screening upon hire and every two years thereafter, or as requested.
Maintain active NAR, CPR/First Aid, Nurse Delegation, and other required certifications.
Complete at least 12 hours of continuing education annually.