Direct Support Professional Now Hiring-Shoreline Area

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Direct Support Professional Now Hiring-Shoreline Area

Bothell, WA

Posted 3 weeks ago

About the job

SAILS Washington provides community-based services for individuals with disabilities. The role focuses on support, advocacy, and ensuring safety while fostering independence in a positive environment.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old
Valid driver’s license and vehicle
Experience supporting individuals with disabilities
Ability to support with challenging behaviors
Willing to transport clients

Qualifications

Personal experience supporting disabilities
Strong communication skills
Reliable transportation
High school diploma preferred
Pass background check

Full job description

Changing Lives Shaping The Future Direct Support Professional - Shoreline Job Title : Direct Support Professional Hourly Rate: $20.50 Job Status : Full Time Work Base : Everett Area 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:<ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #222222; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; margin-left: 11pt;">Must be at least 18 years of age or older.</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #222222; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; margin-left: 11pt;">Minimum Experience: Personal experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities with challenging behaviors strongly preferred.</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #222222; font-weight: bold; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; margin-left: 11pt;">Minimum Driving Experience: Must have a valid in-state driver’s license and be able to provide current car insurance.</li></ul>Benefits we Provide:<ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-wrap-mode: nowrap;">Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-wrap-mode: nowrap;">Voluntary Short-term and Long-term Disability</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-wrap-mode: nowrap;">Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-wrap-mode: nowrap;">Company Paid Basic Life Insurance & ADD plus Voluntary Life Insurance</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-wrap-mode: nowrap;">Accrued Paid Time Off</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-wrap-mode: nowrap;">Unlimited Peer Referral Program</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-wrap-mode: nowrap;">On-Demand Pay!!</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-wrap-mode: nowrap;">Working Advantage employee discount program</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-wrap-mode: nowrap;">Health Savings Account (HSA)</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-wrap-mode: nowrap;">Flexible Savings Account (FSA)</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-wrap-mode: nowrap;">401(K)</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-wrap-mode: nowrap;">Capella University Discount</li></ul> 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. <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff;"> </div> Providing Excellent Support and Advocacy PandoLogic. Keywords: Direct Support Professional (DSP), Location: Bothell, WA - 98021

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