Hiring Direct Support Professionals

Excel Supported Living Inc.; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Excel Supported Living Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) in Spokane, WA, to provide rehabilitative support, teach essential life skills, and promote independence for clients with varying needs.

DSPs follow individualized plans, document progress, and engage clients in daily living tasks within a supportive home setting. Requirements include 1 year of direct support or behavioral health experience, and multiple certifications.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in direct support, or behavioral health.
• CPR/First Aid certification and health-related credentials are preferred.
• Nurse Delegation certification and CP certification are required or highly preferred.
• Active Food Handler Permit and Blood Borne Pathogens certification are expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative support by teaching, modeling, prompting, and reinforcing basic and functional skills.
• Follow each individual's Person-Centered Support Plan.
• Assist with daily living activities (meal prep, hygiene, medication reminders, etc.).
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming home environment for clients.
• Document progress, challenges, and changes accurately.
• Support clients in social and community activities.
• Monitor health and behavior changes and report observations.

Skills

Direct support experience

Behavioral health experience

De-escalation skills

Reliable transportation

Education

75 Hour Certificate

Nurse Delegation Certified

CP Certification

CPR/First Aid Certified

Active Food Handler Permit

Blood Borne Pathogens Certified

Infection control knowledge

Job description

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Make a Difference Every Day!

Location: Spokane, WA Job Type: Full-time & Part-time

At Excel Supported Living, our DSP's, provide rehabilitative support by helping individuals learn, practice, and maintain everyday life skills that promote independence, safety, and quality of life. This support is based on each person's goals and abilities and is not related to substance-use rehabilitation.

In the Direct Support Professional (DSP) role, rehabilitate means:

Supporting individuals to regain, learn, or strengthen everyday life skills that may have been lost, delayed, or impacted by disability, injury, or changes in health or environment.

Rehabilitative Support in Daily DSP Care is not drug or substance related.

DSPs provide rehabilitative support by teaching, modeling, prompting, and reinforcing basic and functional skills, including but not limited to:

Personal hygiene and self-care routines

Meal preparation and safe food handling

Household tasks (cleaning, laundry, organization)

Communication and social interaction skills

Money handling and basic budgeting

Community navigation and transportation skills

Time management and daily scheduling

Health and wellness routines

Coping strategies and emotional regulation

The goal is to increase independence, not create dependence.

Our Direct Support Professional are responsible for:

Following each individual's Person-Centered Support Plan

Encouraging participation rather than doing tasks for the individual

Breaking tasks into manageable steps

Using consistent prompts and supports

Documenting progress, challenges, and changes accurately

Assisting with daily chores, bathing, toileting, and cleanup

Maintaining dignity, choice, and respect at all times

Help clients with daily living activities (meal prep, hygiene, medication reminders, etc.) Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming home environment for the clients

Provide emotional support, encouragement, and companionship

Support clients in social and community activities

Monitor health and behavior changes and report observations

Follow individualized support plans that promote independence and growth

Celebrate small wins and big achievements every day

Rehabilitative vs. Caretaking (Key Distinction)

Caretaking: Doing tasks for the individual

Rehabilitative Support: Teaching and supporting the individual to do tasks with increasing independence

DSPs are expected to focus on skill-building and maintenance, not just task completion.

What We’re Looking For:

1 year of experience in direct support, or behavioral health

75 Hour Certificate Required

Nurse Delegation Certified

CP Certification

De-escalation skills

Behavioral Support Experience

CPR/First Aid Certified

Active Food Handler Permit

Blood Borne Pathogens Certified

Infection control knowledge and experience

Reliable transportation to and from client locations

If you're looking for a rewarding job where you make a real difference - Excel Supported Living is the place for you!