Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Camelot Society Inc; Mountlake Terrace (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Camelot Society Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Mountlake Terrace, WA to assist individuals with disabilities by implementing IPPs/IISPs, promoting growth, and encouraging independence.

You will coordinate community involvement, maintain records, assist with meals, monitor health and safety, and support clients with medications under Camelot Society policies. A high school diploma and WA driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months working with special needs populations preferred.
• Must have attained a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 18 years old.
• Current WA State Driver's License.
• Current Auto Insurance.
• Possess a reliable communication tool (Cell Phone).
• Present a current Motor Vehicle Report

Responsibilities

• Promote individual growth by implementing IPPs/IISPs through active treatment.
• Encourage independence in decision-making and reinforce desirable behavior.
• Coordinate involvement in community activities.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records per guidelines and Camelot policies.
• Coordinate planning, preparing, and serving meals as directed by nutritional guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation codes daily.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Responsible to: Program Manager & Program Administrator

Primary Responsibilities:

• 1. To promote individual growth by daily implementation of the Individual Program Plans (IPPs)/Individual Instruction and Support Plan (IISP) through continuous active treatment.
• 2. To provide opportunities for personal and emotional growth by encouraging independence in decision-making and reinforcement of desirable behavior.
• 3. To initiate, promote and coordinate involvement and integration in community activities.
• 4. To establish and maintain accurate and detailed records in accordance with county, state and federal guidelines and Camelot Society policies and procedures.
• 5. To coordinate planning, preparing, and serving of meals in accordance with directions of the nutritional consultant, federal guidelines and individual client needs.
• 6. To ensure that all county, state, and federal health, safety, and sanitation codes are adhered to on a daily basis or as scheduled.
• 7. To use Camelot Society vehicles as set forth in Camelot Society policies and procedures.
• 8. To maintain Camelot vehicles as set forth in Camelot Society policies and procedures.
• 9. To attend required conferences, meetings, training sessions, and workshops; and maintain training requirements per regulations.
• 10. To directly supervise client self-administration of medications per Camelot Society Policies and Procedures Manual.
• 11. To ensure clients’ constitutional rights in a responsible manner.
• 12. To present self as a role model in a positive and professional manner in contacts with clients, employees, agencies, and the community.
• 13. To support Camelot Society as a whole by working at other locations when requested.
• 14. To follow Camelot Society policies and procedures.
• 15. To carry out other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.

Qualifications:

• 1. Minimum of 6 months working with special needs populations preferred.
• 2. Must have attained a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3. At least 18 years old
• 4. Current WA State Driver's License
• 5. Current Auto Insurance
• 6. Possess a reliable communication tool (Cell Phone)
• 7. Present a current Motor Vehicle Report