Direct Support Professional - Vancouver Area

Redwood Family Care Network • Washougal, WA

7d • $21 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

SAILS Washington provides person-centered home and community-based support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Direct Support Professionals assist adults with developmental disabilities in daily life, including dietary, hygiene, grooming, and dressing needs, and redirect behaviors through activities as needed. The role supports participants’ health, safety, dignity, rights, decision-making, and participation in the community, following their Individual Instruction and Support Plans (IISPs) and applicable Residential Service Guidelines.

The position is based in the Vancouver area and is full-time, with an hourly rate of $20.50. Employees must be willing to transport clients in their own vehicle. Applicants are subject to a background check. The employee will become a Nurse Assistant Registered (NAR) and must enroll in and complete the Nurse Delegation study course and take its test within 30 days of employment.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a valid in-state driver’s license and 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 enroll in and complete the Nurse Delegation study course and take the test within 30 days of employment.
• Must become Nurse Assistant Registered (NAR).
• Applicants are subject to a background check.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide support that meets participants’ needs and promotes community integration and a nurturing, safe, healthful living environment.
• Follow the Residential Service Guidelines issued by the Developmental Disabilities Administration.
• 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.
• Help participants access the community and attend outings of their choosing, including transporting participants or arranging transportation.
• Treat participants with dignity and consideration and safeguard their rights and ability to make decisions.
• Interact with participants, provide informal counseling, and help solve problems.
• 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 the development and implementation of each participant’s IISP.
• Become Nurse Assistant Registered (NAR).
• 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 or guardians, and agency staff.
• Complete documentation in a timely manner, 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.
• Transport clients in the employee’s own vehicle when required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance options.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Employee discount program.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay.
• Pre-tax 401(k).
• After-tax Roth option.
• Tuition discount through Capella University.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed