Community Protection Direct Support Professional - Olympia Area

Community Protection Direct Support Professional – Olympia Area

Job Title:

Community Protection Direct Support Professional

Hourly Rate: $20.50 - $27.00

Job Status:
Full Time

Work Base:
Olympia

Changing Lives Shaping The Future

Community Protection (CP) Direct Support Professional (DSP)

SAILS Washington is dedicated to providing quality community-based support services for people of all ages and needs. SAILS Washington is an innovative leader in delivering person‑centered home and community‑based services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our mission is to provide world‑class person‑centered services, support, and advocacy for individuals in positive and life‑enriching environments. We take a zero‑tolerance stance on abuse and neglect and are committed to the health and safety of the individuals we support.

• 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

SAILS Washington employs individuals who ensure a high standard of quality and safety in the delivery of Residential Services and who coordinate the provision of services consistent with SAILS Washington’s philosophy of care.

• 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 Developmental Disabilities Administration.
• Provides each participant with an array of instruction and support services, as described in the participants’ Individual Instruction and Support Plan (IISP).
• Provides support and or supervision as outlined in the clients Quarterly Treatment Plan and Positive Behavior Support Plan.
• Be aware of CP Clients location at all times and ensure CP Clients do not leave the program without properly trained staff or valid Chaperone Agreement unless exercising an approved Reduction in Supervision plan.
• Documents all unusual or unsafe behavior, refusal/failure to follow treatment guidelines, or refusal to attend therapy in an Incident Report and notify supervisors per policy.
• Act as a positive role model and maintain professional boundaries at all times.
• Call 911 and notify program supervisors immediately if a CP Client leaves supervision.
• Stay awake at all times and make visual checks on each resident every half‑hour when they are not within line‑of‑sight supervision in the home.
• Keep CP Clients in their line‑of‑sight at all times in the home unless they are alone in their bedroom or bathroom.
• Never leave two CP Clients alone without line‑of‑sight supervision.
• Ensure CP Clients are not entering another client’s bedroom at any time. If a CP Client is another client's bedroom, provide physical supervision until they leave and complete an Incident Report.
• Check any alarm equipment in use to track movement on every shift. Notify a supervisor immediately of any faulty equipment and complete an Incident Report.
• Review and sign Positive Behavior Support Plan monthly.
• Follow all recommendations made by Therapists and approved by Program Directors/Managers.
• Always maintain physical supervision (arms length) in the community unless the therapist has authorized line‑of‑sight supervision due to the nature of the outing. Always be prepared to resume physical supervision if necessary due to a safety concern.
• Never supervise more than 2 CP Clients at one time in the community without approval from a Program Manager/Director.
• Avoid crowded areas where minors or vulnerable persons congregate when working with CP Clients that have a history of offending behavior unless approved in writing by their therapist.
• Make sure CP Clients use a single occupancy restroom in the community. If a single occupancy restroom is not available, wait until the…