Direct Support Professional Olympia - Per Diem Staff (On-Call)

@ Redwood Family Care Network

Redwood Family Care Networkredwoodfamilycarenetwork.com

Direct Support Professional Olympia - Per Diem Staff (On-Call)

Tumwater, WA

Posted 6 days ago

About the job

SAILS Washington delivers person-centered community and home-based services to individuals with disabilities. The role focuses on providing support, promoting safety, and encouraging community involvement, ensuring quality care in a respectful environment.

Requirements

Support individuals with disabilities
Must be 18+ years old
Valid driver’s license required
Ability to work flexible shifts

Qualifications

Minimum 18 years old
Experience supporting disabilities preferred
Valid driver’s license and insurance
Willingness to obtain certifications

Full job description

<pre style="user-select: text; display: block; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace, arial, sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin: 0; white-space: pre-wrap; overflow-wrap: break-word; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1); color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-size: 14px; text-align: left">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, support 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.Benefits we Provide:Medical, Vision and Dental InsuranceVoluntary Short-term and Long-term DisabilityEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Company Paid Basic Life Insurance & ADD plus Voluntary Life InsuranceAccrued Paid Time OffUnlimited Peer Referral ProgramOn-Demand Pay!!Working Advantage employee discount programHealth Savings Account (HSA)Flexible Savings Account (FSA)401(K)Capella University Discount</pre> Direct Support Professional Per Diem (On-Call) - Olympia Job Title : Direct Support Professional Hourly Rate: $20.00 Job Status : Full Time Work Base : Olympia Area, 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.<h1 style="line-height: 1.2; margin-left: 5.5pt; margin-top: 2.8pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">SUMMARY:</h1>SAILS Washington employs appropriate individuals who ensure a high standard of quality and safety in the delivery of Residential Services and who coordinate the provision of services consistent with SAILS Washington philosophy of care.<ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; margin-left: 5.95pt;">PER DIEM:<ul style="padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; margin-left: 5.95pt;">Per Diem roles are “on-call” or “as needed” with the ability to pick up OPEN shifts or COVER as needed. </li><li style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; margin-left: 5.95pt;">Per Diem employees are required to pick up a minimum of (1) shift per week or (2) shifts per pay period to be considered an employee of SAILS Washington per our policy. </li><li style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; margin-left: 5.95pt;">Per Diem employees can work up to (31) hours a week, but cannot work more or will be considered a Full-Time employee and will have to move into Full-time status working a block schedule. </li><li style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; margin-left: 5.95pt;">PTO hours will not be accrued with this position. Previously accrued PTO hours cannot be used while in this role as your shifts will not be scheduled. In order to use PTO hours, you have to request PTO 2 weeks in advance for scheduled shifts. Per Diem employees will continue to accrue Sick time at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked. </li><li style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-weight: bold; margin-left: 5.95pt;">Reports to Staffing & Development Program Manager</li></ul></li></ul> <h1 style="line-height: 1.2; margin-left: 5.5pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: </h1>Under the supervision of the Area Director, Management team, and Scheduling Program Manager; the Per-Diem Direct Support Professional:<ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; margin-left: -12.05pt; padding-left: 0.05pt;">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.</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; margin-left: -12.05pt; padding-left: 0.05pt;">Must check in weekly with the Scheduling Program Manager in regards to open shifts for the week. </li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; margin-left: -12.05pt; padding-left: 0.05pt;">Can pick up shifts at multiple programs but needs to orient themselves to plans in the program before working with clients. </li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; margin-left: -12.05pt; padding-left: 0.05pt;">Must have all training before becoming a Per Diem employee. </li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; margin-left: -12.05pt; padding-left: 0.05pt;">Must keep up to date with all training with our Training Manager. </li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; margin-left: -12.05pt; padding-left: 0.05pt;">Must complete Per Diem checklist and training on a monthly basis. </li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; margin-left: -12.05pt; padding-left: 0.05pt;">Must be familiar with the Residential Service Guidelines issued by the Division of Developmental Disabilities.</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: #222222; margin-left: -12.05pt; padding-left: 0.05pt;">Treat clients with dignity and respect.</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; margin-left: -12.05pt; padding-left: 0.05pt;">Provides each participant with an array of instruction and support services, as described in the participants’ Individual Instruction and Support Plan (IISP).</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; margin-left: -12pt;">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.</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; margin-left: -12.05pt; padding-left: 0.05pt;">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.</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; margin-left: -12.05pt; padding-left: 0.05pt;">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.</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; margin-left: -12.05pt; padding-left: 0.05pt;">Interacts with participants, provides informal counseling and problem-solving with participants.</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; margin-left: -12.05pt; padding-left: 0.05pt;">Attends staff meetings as required by the Program Supervisor or the Site Supervisor and/or Administrator.</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; margin-left: -12.05pt; padding-left: 0.05pt;">Attends training offered/required by the agency, DDD, and other parties.</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; margin-left: -12.05pt; padding-left: 0.05pt;">Takes part in the development and implementation of the IISP for each participant with whom they work.</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; margin-left: -12.05pt; padding-left: 0.05pt;">Will become Nurse Assistant Registered (NAR) at employee’s own expense initially and annually.</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; margin-left: -12pt;">Must enroll and complete the Nurse Delegation study course and take tests within 30 days of employment.</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; margin-left: -12.05pt; padding-left: 0.1pt;">Provides necessary support and supervision of participants.</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; margin-left: -11.95pt;">Maintains professional working relationships with other services providers, the participants’ parents/relatives/guardians and other agency staff. Responsible for timely completion of all</li></ul>documentation, including, but not limited to, the medication log, shift notes, progress notes, data sheets, incident reports, and client financial records.<ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: #222222; margin-left: -12.05pt; padding-left: 0.05pt;">Follow the agency's policies and procedures, general personnel policies, and general roles and responsibilities of a community protection staff.</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; margin-left: -12.05pt; padding-left: 0.05pt;">Must have a valid driver’s license and car and must be willing to transport clients in their own vehicle.</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: #222222; margin-left: -12.05pt; padding-left: 0.05pt;">Performs other duties as assigned by the Area Director or the House Manager and/or the Program Manager.</li></ul> LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: <ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: #222222;">Must pass a Washington State background check</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: #222222;">First Aid/CPR Certified (within 120 days of employment, training can be provided)</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: #222222;">Blood Borne Pathogen (within 120 days of employment, training can be provided)</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: #222222;">Need to obtain CPI Blue Card</li></ul> ONGOING ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS: <ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: #222222;">Complete and pass the background check screening upon hire and every two years thereafter, or as requested.</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: #222222;">Maintain active NAR, CPR/First Aid, Nurse Delegation and other required certifications.</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: #222222;">Complete a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education annually.</li></ul> EXPERIENCE:<ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; 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: 'times new roman', times; 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: 'times new roman', times; 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: 'times new roman', times; text-wrap-mode: nowrap;">Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; text-wrap-mode: nowrap;">Voluntary Short-term and Long-term Disability</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; text-wrap-mode: nowrap;">Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; text-wrap-mode: nowrap;">Company Paid Basic Life Insurance & ADD plus Voluntary Life Insurance</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; text-wrap-mode: nowrap;">Accrued Paid Time Off</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; text-wrap-mode: nowrap;">Unlimited Peer Referral Program</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; text-wrap-mode: nowrap;">On-Demand Pay!!</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; text-wrap-mode: nowrap;">Working Advantage employee discount program</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; text-wrap-mode: nowrap;">Health Savings Account (HSA)</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; text-wrap-mode: nowrap;">Flexible Savings Account (FSA)</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; text-wrap-mode: nowrap;">401(K)</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; 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. PandoLogic. Keywords: Direct Support Professional (DSP), Location: Tumwater, WA - 98511

Show full description