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Direct Support Professional - Tumwater

Redwood Family Care Network
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 16 days
Location

East Olympia, WA 98540, US

Salary

$20 - $22 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Discounts

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  • SAILS Washington is seeking a full-time Direct Support Professional in Tumwater, WA, offering an hourly rate of $20.00 to $22.00.
  • The role involves providing community-based support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ensuring their daily needs are met.
  • Candidates should have personal experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, particularly those with challenging behaviors.
  • A valid driver's license and car are required, as the job may involve transporting clients.
  • Benefits include medical, vision, and dental insurance, along with paid time off and a 401(K) plan.

Changing Lives Shaping The Future



Direct Support Professional - Tumwater
Job Title : Direct Support Professional
Hourly Rate: $20.00 - $22.00
Job Status : Full Time
Work Base : Tumwater, WA

 

Helping You Live Life to the Fullest! SAILS Washington is dedicated to providing quality community-based support services for people of all ages and needs.

SAILS Washington is an innovative leader in delivering person-centered home and community-based services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our Mission is to provide World Class person-centered services, supports and advocacy for individuals in positive and life-enriching environments.

SAILS Washington takes a ZERO tolerance stance on abuse and neglect. Any allegations will be reported to the proper authorities. We are committed to the Health and Safety of the individuals we support. Our employees share a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of others. We are looking for individuals who share our Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

All applicants are subject to a background check. Once a conditional offer is made and a background check has been completed, if SAILS Washington is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, we reserve the right to withdraw the offer of employment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND STANDARDS  

Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor, the Direct Support Professional:  

• Provides support to program participants that meets their needs, provides opportunities for  community integration, including swimming, and creates a nurturing, safe, and healthful living  environment. 

• Must be familiar with the Residential Service Guidelines issued by the Division of  Developmental Disabilities. 

• Provides each participant with an array of instruction and support services, as described in the  participants’ Individual Instruction and Support Plan (IISP). 

• Ensures that the daily needs of the participants are met, including personal hygiene, food  preparation, house cleaning, shopping, and monitoring of health needs, including supervision of  medication. 

• Assists participants with regularly accessing the community to take part in a variety of outings  of the participants’ choosing. This may require transporting participants or arranging for  transportation. 

• Ensures that participants are treated with dignity and consideration at all times. Promotes and  safeguards each participant’s ability to make decisions and to freely exercise his or her rights. • Interacts with participants, provides informal counseling and problem-solves with participants. • Attends staff meetings as required by the Program Supervisor or the Site Supervisor and/or  Administrator. 

• Attends training offered/required by the agency, DDD, and other parties. • Takes part in the development and implementation of the IISP for each participant with whom  they work. 

• Will become Nurse Assistant Registered (NAR) at employee’s own expense initially and  annually. 

• Must enroll and complete the Nurse Delegation study course and take test within 30 days of  employment. 

• Provides necessary support and supervision of participants. 

• Maintains professional working relationships with other services providers, the participants’  parents/relatives/guardians and other agency staff. Responsible for timely completion of all documentation, including, but not limited to, the medication log, shift notes, progress notes,  data sheets, incident reports, and client financial records. 

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor or the Site Supervisor and/or the  Administrator. 

• Must have a valid driver’s license and car and must be willing to transport clients in their own vehicle.

 

Experience:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

  • Minimum Experience: Personal experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities with challenging behaviors strongly preferred.

  • Minimum Driving Experience: Must have a valid in-state driver’s license and be able to provide current car insurance.

Benefits we Provide:

  • Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

  • Voluntary Short-term and Long-term Disability

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Company Paid Basic Life Insurance & ADD plus Voluntary Life Insurance

  • Accrued Paid Time Off

  • Unlimited Peer Referral Program

  • On-Demand Pay!!

  • Working Advantage employee discount program

  • Health Savings Account (HSA)

  • Flexible Savings Account (FSA)

  • 401(K)

  • Capella University Discount

 

SAILS Washington and Citizen Access Residential Resources are part of the Redwood Family Care Network family of companies. Operating in California, Washington, Arizona, and Nevada. Responsible, Compassionate & Trusted. Redwood Family Care Network’s mission is to provide World Class person-centered services, support and advocacy for individuals in positive and life-enriching environments. 





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