Direct Support Professional - Vancouver Area

Direct Support Professional - Vancouver - $500 Sign-on Bonus

Job Title
:
Direct Support Professional

Hourly Rate
: $20.50

Job Status
:
Full Time

Work Base
:
Vancouver Area

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.

• Comprehensive benefits options including medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance.
• HSA, Health Care FSA, and Dependent Care FSA
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Employee discount program
• PTO (Paid time off)
• Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay
• Pre‑Tax 401(k)
• After‑Tax Roth
• Tuition discount through Capella University

• Assist adults with developmental disabilities in their daily lives, including dietary, hygiene, grooming, and dressing needs, and redirect behaviors with various activities as needed.

• Provide support to program participants that meets their needs, and provide opportunities for community integration in a nurturing, safe, and healthful living environment.
• Be familiar with the Residential Service Guidelines issued by the Developmental Disabilities Administration.
• Provide each participant with an array of instruction and support services, as described in the participant’s Individual Instruction and Support Plan (IISP).
• Ensure that the daily needs of the participants are met, including personal hygiene, food preparation, house cleaning, shopping, and monitoring of health needs, including supervision of medication.
• Assist participants with regularly accessing the community to take part in a variety of outings of the participants’ choosing; this may require transporting participants or arranging for transportation.
• Ensure that participants are always treated with dignity and consideration, and promote and safeguard each participant’s ability to make decisions and freely exercise his or her rights.
• Interact with participants, provide informal counseling, and problem‑solve with participants.
• Attend staff meetings as required by the House Manager or the Site Supervisor and/or Administrator.
• Attend training required by the agency, DDA, and other parties.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the IISP for each participant with whom they work.
• Become Nurse Assistant Registered (NAR). Must enroll in and complete the Nurse Delegation study course and take the test within 30 days of employment.
• Provide necessary support and supervision of participants.
• Maintain professional working relationships with other service providers, the participants’ parents/relatives/guardians, and other agency staff; responsible for timely completion of all documentation, including medication logs, shift notes, progress notes, data sheets, incident reports, and client financial records.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the House Manager, Site Supervisor, and/or Administrator.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and car employees must be willing to transport clients in their own vehicle.

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Minimum experience:
  
  personal experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities with challenging behaviors strongly preferred.
• Minimum driving experience: must have a valid in‑state driver’s license and be able to provide current car insurance.

Must have the ability to read, write and understand documents in English.

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