Direct Support Professional - Olympia Area ($500 Sign On Bonus)

Redwood Family Care Network•Tumwater, WA

2d•Onsite

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 Olympia area. The role helps participants meet their individual needs, take part in community activities, and live in a nurturing, safe, and healthful environment. The position works under the supervision of the Program Supervisor.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide support that meets participants’ needs and promotes community integration, including activities such as swimming.
Provide instruction and support services outlined 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.
Support participants in regularly accessing the community and taking part in outings of their choosing; transport participants or arrange transportation as needed.
Treat participants with dignity and consideration, and safeguard their ability to make decisions and exercise their rights.
Interact with participants, provide informal counseling, and help them problem-solve.
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 served.
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 its 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.
Use a personal vehicle to transport clients when required.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Voluntary short-term and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company-paid basic life insurance and ADD, plus voluntary life insurance
Accrued paid time off
Unlimited peer referral program
On-demand pay
Working Advantage employee discount program
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
401(k)
Capella University discount
$500 hiring bonus for eligible new employees hired after June 23, 2026, paid in two installments after 90 days and 6 months of employment