Direct Support Professional Now Hiring-Kirkland Area
Redwood Family Care Network•Kirkland, WA
•$20 - $23
About The Position
SAILS Washington is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide person-centered, community-based support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role supports participants’ needs, promotes community integration, and helps maintain a nurturing, safe, and healthful living environment. The position operates under the supervision of the Program Supervisor and supports participants according to their Individual Instruction and Support Plans (IISPs).
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- 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 enroll in and complete the Nurse Delegation study course and take the test within 30 days of employment.
- Must become Nurse Assistant Registered (NAR) at the employee’s own expense initially and annually.
- Applicants are subject to a background check.
Nice To Haves
- Personal experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities who have challenging behaviors is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide support that meets participants’ needs and promotes community integration, including activities such as swimming.
- Follow the Residential Service Guidelines issued by the Division of Developmental Disabilities.
- Provide instruction and support services described in each participant’s IISP.
- Help meet participants’ daily needs, including personal hygiene, food preparation, house cleaning, shopping, and monitoring health needs, including medication supervision.
- Support participants in accessing community outings of their choosing, including transporting them or arranging transportation.
- Treat participants with dignity and consideration, and safeguard their ability to make decisions and exercise their 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 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 take its test within 30 days of employment.
- Provide necessary support and supervision to participants.
- 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor, Site Supervisor, or Administrator.
- Transport clients in the employee’s own vehicle.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
