(Direct Care) Direct Support Professional NEEDED for part time/full time positions

Direct Support Professional

Salary Range $21.00 - $23.21 Hourly Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time Education Level High School

Volunteers of America Western Washington is a non-profit organization operating in Western Washington for over 125 years. Our Christian roots drive us to put our faith into action for the benefit of every member of the community. We celebrate our unique perspectives that allow us to better serve and uplift our community and each other.

Benefits (Full time):

• Holidays: 8 paid per year + 2 paid floating holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Savings Account (FSA) medical & dependent care
• Free Employee Assistance program
• 403(b) Retirement Plan matching
• Direct Support Professionals (DSP) work directly with adults with developmental disabilities in a residential setting and assist clients with activities of daily living. DSPs provide support and training to the program participants by assisting them in the core service areas of health and safety, personal power and choice, positive recognition by self and others, community integration, constructive relationships, and building skill competence.

CLIENT SUPPORT

Support clients to help achieve their PCSP and IISP goals and objectives, collect and record data in accordance with department guidelines.

Instruct and support clients in daily living skills (daily cleaning, laundry, basic repairs, and yard work as needed), ensure basic health and hygiene needs are met, support with meal preparation, leisure activities, community living and integration skills, assist clients in caring for their pets (where applicable), and ensure all related tasks are being completed daily.

Observe and monitor clients and document their activities and any incidents or difficulties on appropriate forms per program guidelines and client plans. Report any changes (mental, physical, emotional, or behavioral) to appropriate personnel and document it in client records accordingly.

Support clients by providing transportation to the client to access the community.

May be required to work alone with clients who may exhibit challenging or aggressive behavior. With the training provided, DSPs will learn how to respond to such behavior and deescalate situations.

Support clients with medications per their individual plans. Report any problems or difficulties with medications or treatments to the supervisor immediately.

Peri-care and assistance with personal grooming as needed.

TRAINING

Complete 75 Hour LTC Worker Training and remain in compliance with Continuing Education requirements annually.

Prior to driving clients, must attend agency driver training.

Maintain excellent communication with other staff and Program Manager regarding all aspects of client care, household operations, personnel, and VOA/DS business.

Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED.

Required to obtain an NAR, CNA, or HCA credential within 120 days of employment.

Must attend all scheduled training and complete LTC certification within 120 days of employment.

Must possess basic computer and internet skills.

Must be able to fulfill all documentation requirements, including documenting on the computer.

Staff may be required to consent to drug or alcohol testing in the case of an automobile accident or reasonable suspicion.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job functions.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all employment-related decisions are made without consideration of individuals' race, sex, age, national origin, disability status or any other protected characteristic.