Direct Support Professional

Northeast Arc; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

An inclusive support organization in Seattle is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide essential support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include facilitating community inclusion, conducting documentation, and aiding with personal care tasks. This position allows for flexible work hours and offers both full-time and part-time opportunities. A high school diploma and effective communication skills are required, along with a willingness to work collaboratively and support diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills to provide feedback to all levels of management.
• Experience and basic understanding of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Therap.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with community inclusion and social integration.
• Complete required documentation and daily narratives.
• Assist with orientation of new staff.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Experience with MS Office Suite

Interpersonal skills

Ability to analyze data

Time management and prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Therap

Job description

Overview

The Arc of King County promotes and protects the human and civil rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), actively supporting their full inclusion so that they can live, learn, work and play in their community making the world a better place for us all.

Position Description

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is a non‑supervisory position with the primary function of supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in their homes and communities throughout King County. The DSP is responsible for daily implementation of client service plans, including required documentation.

Organizational Reporting Relationships

Department: Supported Living Program
Supervisor: Supported Living Program Coordinator
Other key relationships: Senior Lead DSP, Lead DSP

Job Summary

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides one‑to‑one support to participants within our Supported Living Program (SLP) that fosters inclusion and independence. The DSP is responsible for daily notations and other required documentation. The support they provide should be reflective of The Arc of King County’s mission, the Residential Guidelines, and the Washington Administrative Codes (WAC). The DSP will meaningfully advocate on behalf of participants on various levels.

Essential Functions

• Assist participants with community inclusion and social integration.
• Attend appointments with participants (medial, housing, Individual Service Plans [ISPs]).
• Complete quarterly safety logs.
• Assist participant in setting and meeting goals and meeting ISP objectives.
• Assist participant with housing reviews and finding housing.
• Complete required documentation and daily narratives.
• Assist participants in managing their finances as directed by their Independent Financial Plan (IFP).
• Assist participant with home support (cleaning, cooking, shopping, etc.).
• Assist participant with goals and approaches as directed by medical professionals.
• Perform delegated medication administration as needed.
• Assist participant with personal care tasks as needed.
• Provide the Human Resources (HR) Department with state required documentation of training and certifications to maintain employment as a DSP.
• Accurately document participant appointments in Therap.
• Strategize and collaborate with SLP Leads in meeting participant support needs.
• Assist with orientation of new staff by being an exemplary example and providing information relevant to participant supports to new staff during the shadowing phase.

The above is not a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time as deemed necessary.

Physical and Other Requirements

• Driver license or ability to navigate public transportation.
• Ability and willingness to work at locations throughout the King County region.
• Ability to work flexible hours and days is required.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Salary and Benefits

This is an hourly non‑exempt position with the opportunity to work full‑time or part‑time. Benefits are available to employees per the rules of each benefit.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Effective communication skills to provide feedback to all levels of management.
• Experience and basic understanding of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Therap.
• Ability to effectively work both independently and with the Coordinator Team and the Health Advocate Professional.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals of diverse economic, ethnic and social backgrounds.
• Ability to prioritize work or to ask for support in doing so from Supervisors and Coordinators.

OR a combination of education, experience and measurable performance which demonstrates the capability to perform the duties of this position.