Direct Support Professional / Youth Caregiver

Job Description

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for providing direct support, hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction to youth ages 12-21 with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) in a manner that ensures their health, safety, successful achievement of service objectives, and personal goals.

Enrich and support the lives of our residents while maintaining a safe and healthy environment.

• Provide companionship and personalized care while encouraging independence and self-care.
• Aid with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
• Prepare meals and snacks.
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties.
• Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include using mechanical lift devices.
• Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate challenging behaviors when needed.

Qualifications

• 6 months of professional work experience supporting vulnerable populations required (ex. caregiver, nanny, paraeducator, direct support professional, etc.).
• 6 months of volunteer experience may be used in lieu of professional work experience.
• Must be 21 years of age or older per Washington state licensing requirements.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Good communication skills are essential. You will rely on your reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members.

Company Perks/Benefits

• Wage: $19.85 Full Range Scale $19.85 - $22.15 per hour (the rate of pay and pay scale provided for this position are based on title and geographical location).
• Schedule: Saturday 8am-10pm, Sunday 8am-10pm, Monday 2pm-10pm.
• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for eligible employees.
• Supplemental Insurance Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for eligible employees.
• Pet Insurance.
• Life Insurance for eligible employees.
• 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match for eligible employees.
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees.
• Growth and Development Opportunities.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• National Brand Discounts.
• Tapcheck- early pay access.
• PAID training and orientation.