Spokane - Direct Support Professional; DSP​/Caregiver) House Lead

Direct Support Professional Lead (DSP Lead)

We are Alpha Supported Living Services, a non-profit organization, we provide residential and community-based services to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Our primary objective at Alpha is to enhance the quality of life for each of our clients by aiding them in learning, personal development, and fostering increased independence. Since 1974, we've been dedicated to offering supported living, group home, community inclusion, and representative payee services, expanding our reach across King, Snohomish, and Spokane counties in Washington State.

At Alpha, our commitment lies in treating every client with utmost dignity and respect while also valuing and nurturing the abilities of our employees to foster their professional growth.

Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor, Direct Support Professional house Leads are responsible for providing support to program participants that meets their needs, provides opportunities for community integration and creates a nurturing, safe and healthful living environment. At all times, Direct Support Professionals will seek to act in accord with the principles and values expressed in the guidelines and uphold the agency mission "to serve individuals with developmental disabilities by providing accessible residential and other support services that will maximize each person's quality of life."

Direct Support Professionals will work the shift assigned by the Program Supervisor or the Site Supervisor.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Interact with clients and provide informal counseling; support client in problem solving challenges
• Support day-to-day needs including; personal hygiene, food preparation, house keeping, shopping, monitor health needs, and supervision of medication
• Assist participants with accessing community outings of client's choosing
  • Operate agency vehicle to transport clients or assist with transportation needed
• Assist with grocery shopping
• Complete required written and digital documentation of each shift
  • Medication records
  • Behavior tracking
  • Incident reports
  • Financial records
• Assist with medical needs
  • Vital signs
  • Transferring, turning, and positioning
  • Tube feeding
• Operate necessary equipment including but not limited to Hoyer lift, shower chairs, suction machines, medicine crusher
• Provide positive behavior support to clients

We are looking for a House Lead who treats participants with dignity and consideration, promoting and safeguarding clients' ability to make decisions and freely exercise their rights. Knowledge of personal care, emotional support, and medical administrations practices is required. Physically able to support clients with personal care such as showering, toileting, feeding, dressing, and transferring client. Ability to motivate, develop, and provide instructional support to clients.

Basic ability to use laptops, desktop, or tablet to complete computer tasks.

Job requirements include:

• At least 18 years of age
• A High School Diploma or GED
• Have a Washington State Driver's license able to be covered on Alpha Supported Living Services' automobile insurance plan based upon driving record
• Background inquiry clearance from an authorized state agency
• 6+ months experience working in supported living or other long term care setting
• Current certification in first aid and CPR, NAR (or CNA/HCA) and Nurse Delegation Core Training, or ability to obtain or renew within 4 weeks of hire.

Starting Wage: DSP House Lead's will start at $23.10 per hour. Pay Transparency:
Wage Scale. This position has a starting rate of $23.10 per hour and can earn up to $27.70 per hour through annual step increases. Higher starting rate available for applicants with qualifying experience and required certifications. Employees in this position are members of a bargaining unit represented by SEIU. Wages and benefits are currently under negotiation and may change depending upon the results of the collective bargaining process.

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision (for those working 30+ hours), Retirement Plan (company match after 2 years), Life Insurance, Tuition Savings Program, and Tuition Reimbursement. Employees working 34 or more hours a week are eligible for PTO accrual.

We offer paid, on-the-job training, but 6+ months or more experience as a DSP or other leadership role is necessary in addition to a desire to serve your community and support others. An NAR CNA or HCA license is highly desired, but not required!

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