Compassionate Direct Support Professional

PC Behavioral Health; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance (Short-term/Long‑

Long-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off

Referral Program

On-Demand Pay

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Savings Account (FSA)

401(K)

Job summary

SAILS Washington in Everett is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide compassionate, person-centered care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will support daily living, community access, personal hygiene, meal preparation, and transportation as needed while promoting dignity and autonomy.

Aiming to build skills and empower participants, you will participate in IISP plans, attend required trainings, and maintain documentation.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Ensures 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.
• Assists 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.
• Interacts with participants, provides informal counseling and problem-solves with participants.
• Takes part in the development and implementation of the IISP for each participant with whom they work.

Job description

SAILS Washington in Everett is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide compassionate, person-centered care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will support daily living, community access, personal hygiene, meal preparation, and transportation as needed while promoting dignity and autonomy.

Aiming to build skills and empower participants, you will participate in IISP plans, attend required trainings, and maintain documentation.