Direct Support Professional (Skagit County)

Reasors Food Stores; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

Health Reimbursement Arrangement

Paid vacation

Job summary

Sunrise Services, Inc. in Mount Vernon, Washington is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to assist adults with disabilities in a residential setting, promoting independence and community integration. No experience?

We will pay you while we train you. You must attend weekday classes and pass required background checks, with fingerprinting and nurse delegation training within 30 days of training completion.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Must pass a DSHS background check.
• Fingerprinting required.
• Must attend mandatory training classes.
• Must have a valid driver's license with clean 1-year driving abstract and proof of insurance.
• Must work one mandatory weekend shift.
• NAR and Nurse Delegation training within 30 days of completing mandatory training.

Responsibilities

• Support participants with daily living activities and transportation.
• Assist with meals, personal care, and household tasks.
• Administer medications as trained.
• Use Therap to track medications and client behaviors.
• Engage clients in community activities and outings.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Team player

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Therap

Job description

• Base Pay $22.00 - $24.04 / Hour

Contact information

• Email [e-mail]

Description

Sunrise Services, Inc. is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in Mount Vernon! We’re seeking compassionate, dependable individuals from all backgrounds who are passionate about supporting people of all abilities to live independently and stay connected to their communities. Join a supportive, team-oriented environment where you can make a meaningful impact every day while growing your career.

No experience? We will pay you while we train you! Must be available to take classes on weekdays.

About the Program

The Supported Living Program (SL) provides community living services for adults with a wide range of disabilities and mental health challenges. The SL program promotes self-determination, independence, and competence for clients.

Direct Support Professionals work with adults with developmental disabilities in a residential setting, assisting clients with activities ranging from personal grooming and meal preparation to shopping, housekeeping and recreational outings.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support participants to:
  • Shop, bank, eat, work, worship and make friends within the community.
  • Provide transportation for the client.
  • Meet with others and participate in activities with other members of the community.
• Foster positive self-esteem and a sense of self-worth.
• Foster opportunities to choose valued social roles.
• Support opportunities to influence perceptions of the person’s value by self and others.
• Assist clients with personal care or home management tasks
• Perform home management tasks such as laundry, shopping, and light housekeeping
• Assist with making and preparing meals
• Peri-care as needed
• Maintain positive and courteous relationships with clients
• Accompany clients to events or on community outings
• Medication administration as mandated and trained
• Assist with personal grooming as needed
• Use a tablet and a program (Therap) to track medications and behaviors
• Assist with other tasks as needed

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED
• Other Considerations:
  • Must be able to pass a DSHS background check
  • Fingerprinting required
  • Must attend mandatory training classes
  • Must have a valid driver's license, a clean 1 year driving abstract, and proof of insurance ($50,000)
  • Must work one mandatory weekend shift
  • Obtain NAR and complete Nurse Delegation training within 30 days of completing mandatory training. Ability to be delegated by a Registered Nurse is required before working with clients who need nurse delegated medications.
  • Use a smartphone to clock in and out with
  • Use a tablet to log medication and client behaviors

Compensation

• $22 - $24.04/hour
• $2 differential pay for qualifying sites
• Wages are determined by applicable industry experience, education, and certifications/licensure.
• Paid vacation - Earned at .04 per hour worked for hourly employees, and 6.67 per month for salary (equates to about 2 weeks per year for full-time employees)
• Sick Leave - 1 hour per 40 hours worked (equates to about 52 hours for full-time)
• Holiday pay, with 8 holidays observed
• Paid ‘Floating’ Holiday to be used on a day of choice
• Health Savings Account
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• WA Paid Family Medical Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Legal & IDShield
• Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Insurance
• 401K & matching up to 6%
• Life Insurance
• College savings plan

Smart Connect

KisX

Perks at work

Husk

Why Sunrise Services Inc.

• An abundance of opportunity for growth and development
• Supportive, team-driven culture
• Competitive benefits and Compensation plan

To comply with Federal law, Sunrise Services participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.