Direct Support Professional - Supported Living

Direct Support Professional - Supported Living

Salary Range $22.30 - $27.18 Hourly Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time Education Level High School Travel Percentage Up to 25% Category Health Care

$500 SIGN-ON BONUS:

New employees will receive a $500 bonus after completing their six-month introductory phase.

Job Summary:

Support individuals with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential intellectually, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Assist clients with daily needs, as specified in individual care plans and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Provide support with daily life skills, community integration through outside activities, and assistance with medical care. Maintain professional conduct and adhere to agency and state policies and procedures at all times.

Requirements:

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Effectively communicates and understands, reads, and writes in English
• Willing and able to follow Cascade Connections' drug-free workplace policy and submit to for-cause drug testing
• Organized and efficient
• Able to work independently and in a group
• Able to perform the personal care and housekeeping tasks detailed in this document
• Able to fulfill non-standard work hours (at least one evening and one weekend) as needed by the program
• Able to work with a diverse set of clientele in various settings
• Treats all clients with respect and is able to relate in a warm and caring manner
• Able to meet the "Additional Requirements" below

Additional Requirements:

• Valid Washington State driver's license, clear driving record, and reliable transportation (upon hire)
• Residence phone or cell phone (upon hire)
• US bank account for direct deposit (upon hire)
• Disclosure Statement (upon hire)
• Passing federal fingerprint background check (initial background check authorization submitted within 1 day of hire; fingerprints for federal background check submitted prior to working unsupervised)
• Negative 2-step T.B. test results (Cascade Christian Home only, initiated within 3 days of hire)
• Orientation & Safety Training and Policy & Procedures Training (first day of employment)
• Food Handler's Permit (Cascade Christian Home only, within 14 days of hire)
• Hepatitis B vaccine or waiver (within 30 days of hire)
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification (within 30 days of hire, prior to working unsupervised)
• Bloodborne Pathogens Training (within 30 days of employment)
• 40-hour CORE and 30-hour Population-Specific Trainings (within 120 days of hire)
• Developmental Disability Specialty Training (if not required to take 40-hour CORE, within 120 days of hire)
• Nurse Core Delegation Training (prior to being delegated for medication administration)
• RIGHT RESPONSE Advanced Certificate (within six-months of hire)
• Home Care Aide (HCA) Certification (within 200 days of hire) or NAC/LPN/RN certificate

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting, transferring, and positioning:
  • Lifting up to 40lbs
  • At times, 1-person or 2-person lifts are required.
  • Clients may require transferring with the use of a Hoyer Lift.
  • In an emergency, staff may be expected to move up to 100lbs.
• Bending, scooping, and reaching:
  • Assist clients with physical therapy exercises.
  • Dress clients and change attends when necessary.
  • Assist with laundry, carrying supplies, and putting away supplies.
  • General household cleaning/maintenance (mopping, vacuuming, tidying up, dishwashing, washing windows, changing light bulbs, yard work, etc.)
• Transportation:
  • Assist clients (including those who use wheelchairs and mobility devices) in and out of vehicles.
  • Follow proper procedures for securing seat belt straps, safety straps, and wheelchair belts.

Responsibilities:

• Understand and follow Cascade Connections Mission statement and values.
• Understand and regularly review each client's Person Centered Service Plan (PCSP), and follow plans when providing care.
• Understand and regularly review Individual Instruction and Support Plans (IISPs). Carry out goals and training programs as specified in the IISP and provide care that is consistent with the IISP. Appropriately document all goals worked on.
• Understand and regularly review Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs) and Functional Assessments (FAs) for applicable clients. Follow strategies identified in the client's PBSP in response to their challenging behaviors.
• Follow support plans in regards to medication administration, and document medications in the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
• Support clients to complete ADLs as independently as possible. Assist and supervise clients with daily personal care (e.g., bathing, toileting, etc.) to ensure their safety and well-being at all times. Assist clients in carrying out basic household chores (e.g., cooking, cleaning, doing laundry, etc.).
• Support clients' access to the community by referring to activity calendars and allowing flexibility for scheduled and unscheduled outings. Assist clients with community interactions. Be professional, and lead by example.
• Establish and maintain positive communication, working relationships, and…