Direct Support Professional/Caregiver

Hope Human Services; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid training

Vacation and sick time

401K after 1 year

Holiday pay

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Hope Human Services in Tacoma, WA is hiring Direct Support Professionals to provide in-home support to adults with a range of mental capabilities. Under the supervision of the Program Manager, you will teach and coach individuals according to habilitative plans, assist with daily living skills, provide supervision and engagement, and facilitate community outings.

No experience? We offer paid training and a path for career advancement, with benefits including health options for full-time staff,

Qualifications

• Be able to demonstrate basic computer skills.
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license with three years of licensed driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach and coach individuals according to habilitative plans.
• Assist with basic living skills (cooking, cleaning, personal hygiene & medication).
• Provide supervision and engagement.
• Facilitate community outings.

Skills

Computer skills

English proficiency

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional / Caregiver

At Hope, we believe in creating exceptional life experiences for the people we support and our employees! We strive to improve the quality of life for those we support through compassionate, innovative, and extraordinary service.

• Do you enjoy helping people?
• Would you love to attend sporting events, movies, and other events during work? (must be a driver)
• Are you caring, compassionate, respectful, and honest?

If so, we need you! As a direct support professional/caregiver, you can help make a difference in the lives of others! Hope is hiring for all shifts, especially weekends. If you don't have experience, we provide paid training! We also offer amazing company benefits!

Benefits summary:

• The following health benefit options are available for full-time employees: 1. Health Access Preventative 2. Health Access Cooperative
• Employer funded Basic Life $15,000 (available to all full-time and part-time employees)
• Non-Medical Benefits: Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Accident, Hospital, Critical illness, Legal Assistance, ID Theft and pet discount program!
• All health and non-medical benefits are effective on the 1st of the month following date of hire.
• 401K Options - Following one year of employment
• PAID TIME OFF - Vacation* & Sick time begin accruing immediately.
• PAID TRAINING - 75Hr certificate, CPR, Nurse Delegation, NAR (will pay to maintain), TB, Food Handlers card, among other clinical specific training programs.
• PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES- Ask us about our career track!
• HOLIDAY PAY - Earn time and one half if you work on a holiday!
• WAGE DIFFERENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES - Clinically supported programs offer opportunities to make up to $2 extra an hour when working in qualified homes.

*Available to Full Time Staff Only

Pay Rate: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

• All new hires start at $19.00/hour.
• New hires placed in Zone homes may be eligible for a pay differential, up to $3.00/hour. Pay is based on:
• Hours worked in Zone homes only.
• Completion of required training.
• Meeting all Zone program requirements.

Caregiver Job Responsibilities

Direct Support Professionals (DSP) provide in home services to adults with range of mental capabilities. Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the responsibilities include:

• Teaching and coaching individuals according to habilitative plans.
• Assisting with or providing basic living skills such as cooking, cleaning, personal hygiene & medication.
• Providing supervision & engagement.
• Facilitating community outings.

Caregiver Job Requirements

For this position you must:

• Be able to demonstrate basic computer skills
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills
• 21 years of age
• Have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and three years of licensed driving experience
• Have a High School Diploma or GED
• Pass a background check through DSHS
• Be available to work at least one weekend shift a week