Community Protection Direct Support Professional - Olympia Area

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Community Protection (CP) Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Job Title:

Community Protection Direct Support Professional
Hourly Rate: $20.50 - $27.00
Job Status:
Full Time
Work Base:
Olympia

Helping You Live Life to the Fullest! 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.

SAILS Washington takes a ZERO tolerance stance on abuse and neglect. Any allegations will be reported to the proper authorities. We are committed to the Health and Safety of the individuals we support. Our employees share a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of others. We are looking for individuals who share our Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

All applicants are subject to a background check. Once a conditional offer is made and a background check has been completed, if SAILS Washington is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, we reserve the right to withdraw the offer of employment.

Benefits we Provide:
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

Summary
SAILS Washington employs appropriate 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor, the Direct Support Professional:

• 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…