Bi-Weekly Live In Direct Support Professional

Dungarvin • Vancouver, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides direct support, hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. The role helps ensure individuals’ health and safety and supports achievement of service objectives and personal goals. In the live-in model, the DSP lives at the individual’s home during the scheduled work period to provide structure in the home environment. The schedule is seven days on and seven days off; the DSP is paid for 16 hours per day, less unpaid break time, and must spend all off time away from the home. The position pays for 105 hours biweekly, including 25 hours at time and a half, and interrupted sleep time when applicable. A weekly food budget is provided during the on-week, along with one seven-hour break during the scheduled shift.

Requirements

• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Ability to live in the individual’s home for seven days and leave the home for seven days.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong reading, writing, and communication skills for documenting care, following support plans, and collaborating 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.
• Support individuals’ health, safety, 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 after one year of service.
• Paid time off (PTO) for eligible employees.
• PTO donation.
• 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 scheduled workweek.
• Overtime pay for applicable hours.

What This Job Offers

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