Direct Support Professional ~ Full-time ~ Night Duty

Life Works • Longview, WA

19d

About The Position

Life Works is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support children and/or adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in participating in activities at home and in the community. Life Works is a nonprofit organization serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in Cowlitz County. Residential programs operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Night Duty shifts generally fall between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m., depending on the program and client needs. Schedules include at least one weekend workday. The role may involve assisting with transfers, passenger loading and unloading, and emergency safety procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to run, squat, stoop or bend, kneel, and climb stairs.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds or one-quarter of one's body weight, and push and pull against potential resistance.
• Ability to lift and transfer clients who need assistance.
• Adequate vision, hearing, reading, writing, and documentation skills to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include early mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, overnights, and holidays.
• Ability to adhere to the required job schedule.
• Completion of a required TB test, if applicable.
• Ability to obtain criminal clearances as required, which may include Washington and FBI criminal history checks and child abuse clearances under DSHS regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, behavioral health needs, and/or medical needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to participate in activities at home and in the community.
• Lift and transfer clients who need assistance.
• Assist in safely loading and unloading vehicle passengers.
• Assist individuals to safety in emergency situations.
• Implement non-physical and physical interventions and CPR with people supported when needed.
• Complete required documentation.

Benefits

• Medical plan options for eligible employees working 30 or more hours per week, beginning the first of the month after 60 days of employment.
• Dental benefits.
• Supplemental benefits.
• 401(k) with a 5% employer match for eligible employees who have completed one year of employment and worked at least 1,000 hours.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Paid training and certifications.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.

What This Job Offers

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