Bi-Weekly Live In Direct Support Professional

Dungarvin • Olympia, WA

6d • $41,600 - $46,384 • Onsite

About The Position

Dungarvin Supported Living is hiring a live-in Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide person-centered support to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or complex medical needs. The role involves hands-on instruction, assistance, companionship, and positive direction to help individuals maintain their health and safety, achieve service objectives, and pursue personal goals and independence.

The live-in schedule is seven days on and seven days off. During the scheduled week on, the DSP lives at the individual's home and is paid for 16 hours per day, minus unpaid break time. The role pays for 105 hours bi-weekly, including 25 hours at time-and-a-half, and interrupted sleep time when applicable. DSPs receive one seven-hour break during the scheduled shift and a weekly food budget during their week on. All time off must be spent off location; the individual's home cannot be the DSP's primary residence.

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.
• Good 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.
• Promote individuals' health, safety, service objectives, personal goals, independence, and self-care.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment.
• Provide companionship and personalized 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 for eligible employees.
• PTO donation.
• Growth and development opportunities.
• Employee referral program.
• Employee assistance program.
• National brand discounts.
• Early pay access through Tapcheck.
• Paid training and orientation.
• Weekly food budget during the scheduled week on.

What This Job Offers

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