Now Hiring Auburn/Federal Way: Direct Support Professional

Redwood Family Care Network•Federal Way, WA

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

SAILS Washington is dedicated to providing quality community-based support services for people of all ages and needs, specifically individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization is an innovative leader in delivering person-centered home and community-based services, with a mission to provide World Class person-centered services, supports and advocacy in positive and life-enriching environments. SAILS Washington has a ZERO tolerance stance on abuse and neglect and is committed to the Health and Safety of the individuals they support. Employees are expected to share a passion for making a positive impact and align with the company's Mission, Vision, and Core Values. All applicants are subject to a background check, and a conditional offer may be withdrawn if concerns arise from a conviction directly related to the job.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provides support to program participants that meets their needs, provides opportunities for community integration, including swimming, and creates a nurturing, safe, and healthful living environment.
Must be familiar with the Residential Service Guidelines issued by the Division of Developmental Disabilities.
Provides each participant with an array of instruction and support services, as described in the participants’ Individual Instruction and Support Plan (IISP).
Ensures that the daily needs of the participants are met, including personal hygiene, food preparation, house cleaning, shopping, and monitoring of health needs, including supervision of medication.
Assists participants with regularly accessing the community to take part in a variety of outings of the participants’ choosing. This may require transporting participants or arranging for transportation.
Ensures that participants are treated with dignity and consideration at all times. Promotes and safeguards each participant’s ability to make decisions and to freely exercise his or her rights.
Interacts with participants, provides informal counseling and problem-solves with participants.
Attends staff meetings as required by the Program Supervisor or the Site Supervisor and/or Administrator.
Attends training offered/required by the agency, DDD, and other parties.
Takes part in the development and implementation of the IISP for each participant with whom they work.
Will become Nurse Assistant Registered (NAR) at employee’s own expense initially and annually.
Must enroll and complete the Nurse Delegation study course and take test within 30 days of employment.
Provides necessary support and supervision of participants.
Maintains professional working relationships with other services providers, the participants’ parents/relatives/guardians and other agency staff.
Responsible for timely completion of all documentation, including, but not limited to, the medication log, shift notes, progress notes, data sheets, incident reports, and client financial records.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor or the Site Supervisor and/or the Administrator.
Must have a valid driver’s license and car and must be willing to transport clients in their own vehicle.