Direct Support Professional - Monroe

Snohomish Supportive Living Services, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,108 - 32,166; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off for full-time employees

Performance-based bonuses

$0.25/hour extra for drivers

Job summary

A supportive living services company is hiring Direct Support Professionals in the Chicago area to provide essential in-home care and support to adults with disabilities. Responsibilities include medication management, personal care, and driving clients to appointments. Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED, be at least 18 years old, and have current CPR/First Aid certification. Multiple openings available for part-time and full-time roles.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification is required.
• Pass the DSHS BCCU background check at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home care and support to adults with disabilities.
• Assist with medication management and personal care.
• Drive clients to medical appointments.

Skills

Medication management

Personal care

Behavioral support

Meal preparation

Driving clients

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

General Information

Job Title: Direct Support Professional

Location: Homes are located in Monroe and Lake Stevens areas

Base Pay: $17.50 - $23.35/hour DOE

(New caregivers without DoH Credentials must acquire NAR certification and complete 75 hours of required training within 120 days of hire)

Employee Type: Part-Time/Full-Time Non-Exempt

Job Category: direct support professional, caregiver, registered nursing assistant, home care aide, certified nursing assistant

Description

Snohomish Supportive Living Services, LLC is currently hiring Direct Support Professionals to provide in-home care and support to adult individuals with disabilities in Snohomish County.

We follow the guiding values of the Residential Services Guidelines; supporting clients in the core areas of improving Competency, preserving Health and Safety, advocating for Integration in the community, building positive Relationships, promoting personal Power and Choice, and increasing Status. (C-H-I-R-P-S)

Our DSPs are an integral part of each client’s person‑centered support plan, advocating for their needs and creating opportunities for individual achievement every single day!

Responsibilities

• Medication management
• Housekeeping
• Laundry
• Assisting with feeding, meal preparation
• Personal care, toileting, hygiene support
• Transferring, positioning
• Behavioral support
• Driving clients to medical appointments and shopping

Current full‑time and part‑time openings in Monroe and Lake Stevens, WA.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED
• Must pass the DSHS BCCU background check at time of hire
• Must possess a 75‑hour certificate, a 75‑hour exemption letter, or complete 75 Hours of Training (5‑Hr Safety and Orientation, 40‑Hr Core, 30‑Hr Population Specific Training) within 120 days of hire
• Must attain NAR, CNA or HCA within 120 days of hire
• Must have current CPR/First Aid certification
• Female‑only staff at Lake Stevens sites

Drivers must possess

• Vehicle in good and safe operating condition
• Clean driving record
• Driver License
• Washington State Auto Insurance

Compensation

Hourly, $17.50 - $23.35 depending on experience and certifications. $0.25/hour extra for drivers.

80 hours Paid Time Off per year for full‑time employees (>30 hours/week)

40 hours Paid Time Off per year for part‑time employees (<30 hours/week)

Performance‑based bonuses

Snohomish Supportive Living Services, LLC - Dedicated to empowering and enhancing the lives of the adults with developmental disabilities in our care.