Now Hiring Auburn/Federal Way: Direct Support Professional

Redwood Family Care Network • Auburn, WA

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About The Position

SAILS Washington is hiring a full-time Direct Support Professional based in Auburn/Federal Way. The role provides person-centered, community-based support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in safe, nurturing, and healthful living environments. The position works under the supervision of the Program Supervisor and supports participants in accordance with their Individual Instruction and Support Plans (IISPs), Residential Service Guidelines, and the agency’s commitment to health, safety, dignity, and individual rights. The position requires a valid in-state driver’s license, current car insurance, and use of the employee’s own vehicle to transport participants. A background check is required. The employee must become a Nurse Assistant Registered at their own expense initially and annually, and enroll in and complete the Nurse Delegation study course and test within 30 days of employment.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a valid in-state driver’s license and provide current car insurance.
• Must have a car and be willing to transport clients in their own vehicle.
• Must become Nurse Assistant Registered (NAR) at the employee’s own expense initially and annually.
• Must enroll in and complete the Nurse Delegation study course and take the test within 30 days of employment.
• Must complete a background check.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide support that meets participants’ needs and offers opportunities for community integration, including swimming.
• 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 community outings of their choosing, including transporting them or arranging transportation.
• Treat participants with dignity and consideration, and promote and safeguard their decision-making and rights.
• Interact with participants, provide informal counseling, and help solve problems.
• Attend staff meetings as required by the Program Supervisor, Site Supervisor, or Administrator.
• Attend training offered or required by the agency, DDD, and other parties.
• Participate in developing and implementing the IISP for each participant served.
• Provide necessary support and supervision to participants.
• Maintain professional working relationships with service providers, participants’ parents, relatives and guardians, and agency staff.
• Complete documentation promptly, including medication logs, shift notes, progress notes, data sheets, incident reports, and client financial records.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Program Supervisor, Site Supervisor, or Administrator.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-paid basic life insurance and 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed