Program Coordinator/ Lead DSP

Dungarvin • Tacoma, WA

8h • $19 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Program Coordinator (PC) is the lead direct support professional for an assigned Supported Living Program in Lakewood, WA. The PC is responsible for providing direct support, hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) in a manner that ensures their health, safety, successful achievement of service objectives, and personal goals. This is not a supervisory role. The Program Coordinator reports directly to the Program Director. The role involves enriching and supporting the lives of residents while maintaining a safe and healthy environment, providing companionship and personalized care, and encouraging independence and self-care. Responsibilities include assisting clients with daily living activities, meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry, transportation, implementing behavior supports, providing mobility and transfer assistance, and performing administrative duties such as scheduling, staff training, documentation, and ensuring compliance with policies and Oregon Administrative Rules.

Requirements

• 2+ years of caregiver experience required
• Valid driver's license required
• Must be at least 21 years old
• HS Diploma or GED required
• Have a passion to help others through person-centered care
• People-oriented and have a team approach
• Dependable, adaptable, and flexible
• Good communication skills (reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members).
• Able to attend two weeks of PAID in-house orientation and training

Nice To Haves

• experience supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred
• NAR Preferred

Responsibilities

• Enrich and support the lives of our residents while maintaining a safe and healthy environment
• Provide companionship and personalized care while encouraging independence and self-care.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
• Prepare meals and snacks. May include grocery shopping.
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties.
• Assist with transportation needs for community outings, appointments, and errands
• Implement behavior supports and de-escalation during challenging behaviors
• Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include using mechanical lift devices.
• Administrative duties such as assisting with schedules, one-on-one training of staff, documentation and follow-up of individual and program related issues, and ensuring compliance with policies and Oregon Administrative Rules.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for eligible employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex 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 (PTO) 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees