Bi-Weekly Live In Direct Support Professional

Dungarvin • Olympia, WA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides direct support, hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities in a way that supports their health, safety, service objectives, and personal goals. The role follows a live-in schedule of seven days on and seven days off, with the DSP required to live in the individual’s home while on location. The home cannot be the DSP’s primary residence, and all off time must be spent off location. DSPs are paid for 16 hours per day, minus unpaid break time, and receive bi-weekly compensation for 105 hours, including 25 hours paid at time and a half. Interrupted sleep time is also paid when applicable. A weekly food budget is provided during the week on, and the DSP receives one seven-hour break during the scheduled shift.

The DSP helps residents maintain a safe and healthy environment, provides companionship and personalized care, and encourages independence and self-care. Duties include assistance with daily living activities, meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry, mobility and transfers, and positive behavior support. The position offers an opportunity to support individuals’ lives and gain health care experience.

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 to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate 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.
• Help residents achieve service objectives and personal goals while supporting their health and safety.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment.
• Provide companionship and personalized care while encouraging independence and self-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.
• Tapcheck early pay access.
• Paid training and orientation.
• Weekly food budget during the week on.
• Overtime pay for applicable hours.
• Pay for interrupted sleep time, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

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