Community Support Specialist — Empowering Lives

Alpha Supported Living Services; Firloch (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

403(b)

Life Insurance

Tuition Savings Program

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO accrual

Job summary

Alpha Supported Living Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide compassionate care and assist adults with developmental disabilities in Bellvue, Issaquah, Kirkland, Redmond, and Woodinville. The role offers hands-on support, documentation, and medication oversight.

You will work under supervision and help clients access community activities, monitor health, and maintain a safe living environment, with a wage range of $22.20 to $27.20 per hour.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age and a High School Diploma or GED.
• Washington State driver's license and driver’s eligibility under Alpha's auto insurance.
• Background inquiry clearance from an authorized state agency.

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients and provide informal counseling; support clients in problem-solving.
• Support day-to-day needs including personal hygiene, food prep, housekeeping, shopping, health monitoring, medication supervision.
• Assist participants with accessing community outings and transportation as needed.
• Complete required written and digital documentation of each shift (medication, behavior, incidents, finances).
• Assist with medical needs (vital signs, transferring, turning, positioning, tube feeding).
• Operate equipment such as hoyer lift, shower chairs, suction machines, medicine crusher.
• Provide positive behavior support to clients.

Skills

Client interaction

Empathy

Documentation

Medical administration practices

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Alpha Supported Living Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide compassionate care and assist adults with developmental disabilities in Bellvue, Issaquah, Kirkland, Redmond, and Woodinville. The role offers hands-on support, documentation, and medication oversight.

You will work under supervision and help clients access community activities, monitor health, and maintain a safe living environment, with a wage range of $22.20 to $27.20 per hour.