Personal Support Specialist - Paid Training - Full and Part Time Positions

Kittitas Interactive; Ellensburg (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Sick-Time

Employee Assistance Plan

Referral program

Job summary

Kittitas Interactive in Ellensburg, WA seeks a Personal Support Specialist to encourage personal growth through goal-based support and provide daily living assistance to clients in their home and in the community.

You will help clients with daily hygiene, meals, budgeting, transportation, and documentation, while ensuring health, safety, and adherence to individualized plans.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Experience supporting living, preferably with individuals developmentally or otherwise disabled adults.
• Ability to follow instructions and prioritize tasks.
• Valid driver license or State ID and clear background check.

Responsibilities

• Encourage personal growth through goal-based support.
• Provide daily living assistance in home and community.
• Assist with personal care such as hygiene and grooming.
• Help with money management and receipts.
• Administer medications and document activities.
• Transport clients or arrange transport to activities.
• Complete forms and data sheets weekly and monthly.
• Supervise daily activities and ensure health and safety.
• Assist with cooking, meals, and grocery shopping.

Skills

Emotional regulation

Goal-oriented support

Active listening

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Experience with disabled adults

Job description

Summary

The primary role of the Personal Support Specialist is to encourage personal growth through goal-based support as well as providing daily living support to KIM clients in their home and in the community. Personal Support Specialists will strive to motivate and encourage adults with developmental disabilities toward their goals, reflecting the Residential Service Guidelines.

Shift: Full time and part time positions available.

Pay

$17.50 - $19.50 hourly

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Help clients with useful emotional and behavioral regulation techniques as outlines in their individual plans.
• Help clients achieve their personal and program goals and evaluate the goals completions and denials.
• Assist with client money management such as petty cash, receipts, checkbook and EBT’s.
• Assist clients with daily hygiene as outlined in their individual care plans, including personal care such as brushing teeth, bathing, hair washing, toileting, and more.
• Administer correct medications to clients and document the activity accordingly, including nurse delegated tasks.
• Transport clients to and from all activities and appointments and/or arrange transportation services as appropriate.
• Complete all daily/weekly/monthly forms, reports, and data sheets.
• Supervise clients’ daily activities and living conditions to ensure adequate health and safety.
• Assist clients with cooking and eating daily meals, and grocery shopping.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

None required

Education and Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent (required)
• Intermediate experience with supporting living, preferably with individuals developmentally or otherwise disabled adults.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Criminal background check cleared before working alone unsupervised with the clients.
• Valid driver’s license or State ID.
• Ability to follow instructions, organize and set priorities.
• Outstanding communication skills, including active listening, writing, speaking and reading comprehension.
• Being able to engage in critical thinking.

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Sick-Time
• Employee Assistance Plan