Direct Support Professional ~ Full-Time
About The Position
Life Works is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support children and/or adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. DSPs assist people in participating in activities at home and in their community. Life Works is a nonprofit organization in Cowlitz County that has supported individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families since 1980. Its services include residential programs for adults and children, vocational support, and management of the Arc of Cowlitz County. Residential programs operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round. Day and swing shifts generally fall between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. Full-time and part-time schedules include at least one weekend workday. The role requires a flexible schedule that may include early mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, overnights, and holidays.
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 implement non-physical and physical interventions and CPR with people supported when needed.
- Adequate vision, hearing, reading, writing, and documentation skills to perform essential job functions.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, overnights as applicable, and holidays.
- Ability to provide assistance with safely loading and unloading vehicle passengers and helping individuals reach safety during emergencies.
- Completion of a required TB test, if applicable.
- Criminal clearances as required, which may include Washington and FBI criminal history checks and child abuse clearances in accordance with DSHS regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to adhere to the required work schedule.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, behavioral health needs, and/or medical needs.
- Good driving record.
Responsibilities
- Assist children and/or adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in participating in activities at home and in the community.
- Lift and transfer clients who need assistance.
- Implement non-physical and physical interventions and CPR with people supported when needed.
- Assist with safely loading and unloading vehicle passengers.
- Assist individuals to safety in emergency situations.
- Complete required documentation.
Benefits
- Medical plan options for employees working 30 or more hours per week, subject to eligibility requirements; coverage begins on the first of the month following 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.
- Employee referral bonus program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
