Direct Support Professional Now Hiring-Kirkland Area

Redwood Family Care Network; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in the Kirkland area is seeking a Direct Support Professional. This entry-level, full-time role focuses on providing essential support to individuals with developmental disabilities, assisting with daily needs, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. The ideal candidate should have a valid driver’s license and relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including medical and dental insurance, 401(K), and paid time off.

Benefits

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

Voluntary Short-term and Long-term Disability

401(K)

Accrued Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license and car required.
• Experience supporting individuals with challenging behaviors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to program participants and ensure their needs are met.
• Assist participants in community integration and outings.
• Maintain professional relationships with participants and their families.

Skills

Support for individuals with developmental disabilities

Transportation services

Problem-solving

Job description

Direct Support Professional (Kirkland Area)

Position offered by Redwood Family Care Network.

Job Details

• Hourly Rate: $20.00 - $23.00
• Job Status: Full Time
• Work Base: Everett Area

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.

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

• 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

Additional Information

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Other
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