Direct Support Professional Now Hiring-Shoreline Area

Redwood Family Care Network•Shoreline, WA

9d•$21 - $21

About The Position

SAILS Washington is hiring a full-time Direct Support Professional to provide person-centered support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in home and community-based settings. The role supports participants’ daily needs, health, safety, dignity, decision-making, rights, and community participation, including outings such as swimming. The position is based in the Everett area and requires transporting clients in the employee’s own vehicle when needed. The Direct Support Professional works under the supervision of the Program Supervisor and follows each participant’s Individual Instruction and Support Plan (IISP) and applicable Residential Service Guidelines. The role includes personal care, household tasks, medication supervision, participant instruction and support, documentation, staff meetings, training, and collaboration with families, guardians, service providers, and agency staff. Employees must become Nurse Assistant Registered at their own expense initially and annually, and complete the Nurse Delegation study course and test within 30 days of employment. SAILS Washington emphasizes quality, community-based services and maintains a zero-tolerance stance on abuse and neglect. Applicants are subject to a background check; the company reserves the right to withdraw a conditional offer if a directly job-related conviction is a concern.

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 who have challenging behaviors is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide support that meets participants’ needs, encourages community integration, and maintains a nurturing, safe, and healthful living environment.
Follow the Residential Service Guidelines issued by the Division of Developmental Disabilities.
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 participate in outings of their choosing; transport participants or arrange transportation as needed.
Treat participants with dignity and consideration, and promote and safeguard their decision-making and rights.
Interact with participants, provide informal counseling, and help solve problems.
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 the 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 required 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.
Transport clients in the employee’s own vehicle when required.