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Direct Support Professional T2 (FT) $14 - $15 

Category Healthcare  
Description

Summary

The primary role of the Direct Support Professional is to provide daily living support to the clients by being in the client's homes and community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide training, assistance, and support to clients in all areas of daily living as outlined in the client's POC (Plan of Care,) IISP (Individual Instruction and Support Plan,) PBSP (Positive Behavior Support Plan) and therapist approved treatment plan.
  • Supervise clients to ensure adequate safety.
  • Ensure adequate health care for each client.
  • Implement and evaluate individualized programs for clients.
  • Maintain client confidentially.
  • Maintain appropriate staff/client relationships.
  • Acknowledge the needs, wants, and rights of clients with dignity and respect.
  • Transport clients to and from all agency activities.
  • Accompany clients on all outings and activities.
  • Complete all forms, reports and data sheets as required by the administrator.
  • Safeguard all company and client property.
  • Be aware and abide by all agency policies, procedures and practices.
  • Promptly report instances of injuries, behaviors, abuse and safety hazards, etc. to the administrator.
  • Maintain an ongoing inventory of client's personal property.
  • Keep all hazardous materials, medications, etc. in the designated locked location.
  • Report to work on time.
  • While on duty, staff is not allowed to partake in or have any illegal drugs or alcohol.
  • Staff must be awake and alert while on duty.
  • Oversee the implementation and documentation of medications.
  • Implement a safe and clean environment in which our clients live by doing households ADLS (i.e., chores, meals, bathing, hygiene, removal of garbage, laundry, etc.)
  • Abide by Chain of Command, reporting directly to Resident Coordinator for client related reporting and Staffing Coordinator for in-house training and scheduling, except in cases otherwise instructed.
  • Assist in resident money management.
 
Position Requirements Job Requirements:• High school graduate or equivalent. Minimum age of 18 years. Current criminal background check cleared by DSHS/BCCU before working alone unsupervised with the clients.• Valid driver's license or Washington State ID. Home telephone or cell phone. • Ability to follow instructions, organize and set priorities and the ability to work well with other staff and clients.• Exhibit job-related competency and ability to make independent judgments.Basic Experience Supporting Developmentally Disabled Adults: • None requiredCertificates, Licenses and Registrations:• None requiredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Language Skills: Excellent reading comprehension and written communication skills required. For example: ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents, reports, technical specifications, governmental regulations, and correspondence.• Ability to apply proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and format to communications. Ability to present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations to management and staff. Mathematical Skills: Ability to do simple math such as addition, subtraction, multiplication. Know how to handle cash  
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time and/or Part-Time  
Shift Various Shifts  
Salary/Wage: $14.00-$15.00  
Position Direct Support Professional T2 (PT)  
Close Date 9/16/2019  
Post Internal Days 0  
Number of Openings 1  
Number Filled 1  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt  
Open Date 8/12/2019  
Location Corporate-Yakima  
About the Organization Kittitas Interactive Management is a family owned non-profit organization established in 1999. The mission statement of K.I.M is: "Advocating change for a better tomorrow." We provide in-home care, rehabilitation, personal care and community access opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities. We pride ourselves on being open, honest, fun, friendly and involved in the client’s lives.

Our services follow the “CHIRPS” Values acronym: Competence, Health & Safety, Integration, Relationships, Power & Choice and Status. We tailor our care to each client’s abilities, wishes and personal choices. By combining our fundamental values with our mission, we seek to earn the right to be viewed as one of the most trusted supported living provider in Washington State.

We employ staff that embody empathy and honesty and can promote our core values every day. Sick pay is available for all employees after 90 days of employment. For full time employees, we offer a full benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurances.
 
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  
supervisorUID None Specified 

Schedule Weekday 

Schedule1 None Specified 


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