Direct Support Professional - Full-Time/Part-Time - 2nd and 3rd Shift

Reports To: Supported Living Program Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Department: Care Services

Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / On-Call

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides in-home and community-based support to adults with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. DSPs assist individuals with daily living skills, personal care, health-related tasks, and meaningful community engagement. This role emphasizes dignity, independence, safety, and person-centered care while building trusting, respectful relationships with individuals served. DSPs are essential partners in helping individuals achieve their Individual Instruction and Support Plan (IISP) and Person-Centered Service Plan (PCSP) goals while maintaining a high standard of compassionate, professional care.

Establishing and maintaining trusting partnerships with individuals supported and stakeholders

Providing enhanced, person-centered support services

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Personal Care & Daily Living Support

Assist individuals with personal hygiene and care, including bathing, toileting, dressing, and grooming

Support Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs), including laundry, household upkeep, and light yard maintenance

Assist with mobility, transfers, and wheelchair support as needed

Plan, prepare, and serve meals and snacks in accordance with dietary needs and care plans

Maintain accurate meal and nutrition documentation

Health & Medication Support

Accompany individuals to medical, dental, and other scheduled appointments

Support medication administration and management in accordance with training, certifications, and state regulations

Monitor and report changes in health, behavior, or safety concerns

Community Integration & Life Enrichment

Encourage and support participation in preferred activities, in-home productivity, and community outings

Engage individuals through meaningful conversation and relationship-building

Daily shift reports

Follow Serengeti Care policies, procedures, and state regulations

Training & Professional Responsibilities

CPR/First Aid, NAR, HCA, CNA, Right Response, DSHS-required trainings)

Provide professional, compassionate care while representing Serengeti Care positively

Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership to support program and organizational goals.

Ability to adjust to changing schedules, individual needs, and priorities while maintaining quality care

High school diploma, transcript, or GED required

Ability to pass a Washington State Criminal Background Check and fingerprinting by hire date

NAR, HCA, or CNA

DSHS-approved 75-hour Basic Training

CPR/First Aid (in-person)

Basic computer and documentation skills

Work may occur in homes, community settings, and occasionally outdoors with exposure to varying temperatures and environments

Flexible scheduling including day, swing, and graveyard shifts

6-, 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts available

Holidays, overtime, and on-call shifts may be required

Competitive hourly pay with opportunities for bonuses

Weekly pay

Paid training and referral bonus program

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