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

Kittitas Interactive Management; Ellensburg (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Referral program

401(k)

Paid Sick-Time

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Kittitas Interactive Management (KIM) is seeking a Personal Support Specialist to encourage personal growth through goal-based support and daily living assistance for clients in their home and in the community.

You will help clients pursue goals per Residential Service Guidelines, handle daily tasks, transportation, personal care, and documentation, with emphasis on safety, dignity, and respectful communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience supporting living for developmentally or differently abled adults preferred.
• Criminal background check cleared before working unsupervised with clients.
• Valid driver’s license or State ID.
• Ability to follow instructions and set priorities.
• Excellent communication including listening, writing, speaking and reading comprehension.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with emotional and behavioral regulation techniques per individual plans.
• Help clients achieve personal and program goals and evaluate progress.
• Assist with client money management including petty cash and receipts.
• Assist clients with daily hygiene per care plans (brushing teeth, bathing, etc.).
• Administer medications and document activities; nurse delegated tasks included.
• Transport clients to activities/appointments or arrange transportation.
• Complete daily/weekly/monthly forms and data sheets.
• Supervise daily activities and living conditions for health and safety.
• Assist with cooking/eating meals and grocery shopping.

Skills

Active listening

Communication skills

Writing

Reading comprehension

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience supporting living for 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 clients toward their goals, reflecting the Residential Service Guidelines. KIM is looking for qualified candidates to fill the following shifts:

Shift

Full time and part time positions available.

Salary

$17.50 - $20.00 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