Now Hiring in Kent Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Redwood Family Care Network is an innovative leader in providing person-centered home and community-based services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Its mission is to provide person-centered services, supports, and advocacy in positive, life-enriching environments, with a zero-tolerance stance on abuse and neglect and a commitment to the health and safety of the people it supports. Direct Support Professionals assist adults with developmental disabilities in their daily lives. They provide support with dietary, hygiene, grooming, and dressing needs, redirect behaviors through activities as needed, and help create a nurturing, safe, and healthful living environment. The role supports participants’ individual needs, community integration, personal choices, and rights, in accordance with their Individual Instruction and Support Plans (IISPs). This is a full-time position based in the Kent area, with an hourly rate of $20.50. The role is not remote. Employees must obtain Nurse Assistant Registered status at their own expense initially and annually, and enroll in and complete a Nurse Delegation study course and test within 30 days of employment. A valid driver’s license, current car insurance, and willingness to transport clients in the employee’s own vehicle are required. Applicants are subject to a background check.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have a valid in-state driver’s license and provide current car insurance.
- Must be willing to transport clients in the employee’s own vehicle.
- Must be able to read, write, and understand documents in English.
- Must become Nurse Assistant Registered (NAR) at the employee’s own expense initially and annually.
- Must enroll in and complete a Nurse Delegation study course and take the test within 30 days of employment.
- Applicants are subject to a background check.
Nice To Haves
- Personal experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and challenging behaviors is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide support that meets participants’ needs and promotes community integration and a nurturing, safe, and healthful living environment.
- Provide instruction and support services 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.
- Assist participants in accessing the community and participating 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 problem-solve with them.
- Attend staff meetings as required by the House Manager, Site Supervisor, or Administrator.
- Attend training required by the agency, DDA, and other parties.
- Participate in developing and implementing the IISP for each participant with whom the employee works.
- Obtain Nurse Assistant Registered (NAR) status 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 of participants.
- Maintain professional working relationships with service providers, participants’ parents, relatives and 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 as assigned by the House Manager, Site Supervisor, or Administrator.
Benefits
- Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance.
- Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Care FSA, and Dependent Care FSA.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee discount program.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay.
- Pre-tax 401(k) and after-tax Roth.
- Tuition discount through Capella University.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
