Now Hiring Auburn/Federal Way: Direct Support Professional

Redwood Family Care Network•Federal Way, WA

6d•$21 - $21

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 in the Auburn/Federal Way area. The role supports participants’ individual needs, community integration, safety, health, dignity, and independence. The position is supervised by the Program Supervisor and may also receive direction from the Site Supervisor or Administrator. Employees are subject to a background check; a conditional offer may be withdrawn if a conviction directly related to the job raises concern. The Direct Support Professional helps participants with daily living needs, instruction and support outlined in each participant’s Individual Instruction and Support Plan (IISP), health monitoring and medication supervision, and participation in community activities. The role includes maintaining documentation and professional relationships, attending required meetings and training, and transporting participants in the employee’s own vehicle when needed. The employee must become Nurse Assistant Registered at their own expense initially and annually, 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 the employee’s 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide support that meets participants’ needs, promotes community integration—including swimming—and creates a nurturing, safe, and healthful living environment.
Become familiar with the Residential Service Guidelines issued by the Division of Developmental Disabilities.
Provide instruction and support services as 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 the community and participate in outings of their choosing; transport participants or arrange transportation as needed.
Treat participants with dignity and consideration, and promote and safeguard their decision-making and exercise of 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 the IISP for each participant with whom they work.
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 the 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 on time, 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.
Transport clients in the employee’s own vehicle when required.