Bi-Weekly Live In Direct Support Professional

Dungarvin • Tacoma, WA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Dungarvin Supported Living, formerly known as Aacres, provides person-centered supports to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or complex medical needs. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides hands-on support, instruction, assistance, and positive direction to help individuals maintain their health and safety, achieve service objectives, and pursue personal goals while living as independently as possible.

This is a live-in position on a 7-days-on/7-days-off schedule. The DSP lives at the individual’s home during the scheduled week and is paid for 16 hours per day, less unpaid break time. Bi-weekly compensation covers 105 hours, including 25 hours paid at time and a half. Interrupted sleep time is also paid when applicable. A weekly food budget is provided during the week on, and the DSP receives one 7-hour break during the scheduled shift. All time off must be spent off location; the individual’s home cannot be the DSP’s primary residence.

The role includes companionship and personalized care, support with daily living and mobility, meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry, and implementation of positive behavior supports. The starting wage is $17.50 per hour, with a stated full range of $17.50–$19.50, based on title and geographical location.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license, due to transporting persons served.
• Ability to live in the individual’s home for 7 days and leave the home for 7 days.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Good reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with team members.

Nice To Haves

• One year of caregiving experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support, hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Help ensure individuals’ health and safety and support them in achieving service objectives and personal goals.
• Enrich and support residents’ lives while maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
• Provide companionship and personalized care while encouraging independence and self-care.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
• Prepare meals and snacks.
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties.
• Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include using mechanical lift devices.
• Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate challenging behaviors when needed.
• Document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with internal and external team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for eligible employees.
• Supplemental insurance.
• Flexible spending and HSA accounts for eligible employees.
• Pet insurance.
• Life insurance for eligible employees.
• 401(k) plan with up to 3% employer match for eligible employees.
• Paid time off for eligible employees.
• Growth and development opportunities.
• Employee referral program.
• Employee assistance program.
• National brand discounts.
• Tapcheck early pay access.
• Paid training and orientation.
• Weekly food budget during the week on.
• Overtime pay and payment for interrupted sleep time, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

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