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Direct Support Professional T2 - Part Time 

Category Healthcare  
Description

Kittitas Interactive Management (KIM) is here to support individuals with Developmental Disabilities. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are to ensure that these individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We act as advocates for changes that can improve their care, their lives, and our communities. The primary role of the DSP is to act as frontline support for the clients in their daily living. Advocating for their rights, needs, and wants while acting as a safeguard for their property, finances, and the interests of the company.  

That support can be in client’s homes, on outings and during activities in the community. Individual clients have unique needs and requirements that can include: 

Assisting client with daily hygiene up to and including brushing teeth, bathing, hair washing, toiletry, etc. 

Ensuring a safe and clean environment for our clients by doing households ADLS (i.e., chores, meals, removal of garbage, laundry, etc.)  

Transport clients to and from all company activities. 

Assist in client money management: Petty Cash, Receipts, Checkbooks, Running Balance, Money Envelopes, Inventory of Client’s Personal Property, etc.  

We have an amazing team who needs to be able to depend on one another. Our clients deserve to be supported by staff who are compassionate, caring, and professional. That requires individuals who are ready to be committed to: 

Maintaining client confidentially 

Diversity and acceptance 

Reporting to work on time and when scheduled 

Maintaining professional and appropriate staff/client relationships 

Learning and growing personally and professionally 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Support clients in all areas of daily living as outlined in the client’s Person-Centered Support Plan (PCSP), Individual Instruction and Support Plan (IISP), Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBSP), and Therapist Approved Treatment Plan. 

Complete all forms, reports, and data sheets. 

Be aware and abide by all agency policies, procedures, and practices. 

Report promptly instances of injuries, behaviors, abuse, and safety hazards, etc. to the administrator to the proper chain of command. 

Complete documentation of medications. 

Staff must be awake and alert while on duty. 

Perform other responsibilities as defined by the administrator. 

 
Position Requirements

Education and Experience 

Minimum age of 18 years. 

Experience supporting individuals with developmentally disabilities preferred. 

High school graduate or equivalent. 

Minimum Requirements 

Current First Aide/CPR Certification or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.  

Ability to pass a criminal background check and be cleared by DSHS. 

Valid driver’s license or Washington State ID. 

Ability to follow instructions, organize and set priorities, exhibit job-related competency and ability to make independent judgments. 

Home telephone or Cell phone. 

 
Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time  
Shift Various Shifts  
Salary/Wage: $15.00 - $16.00 Per Hour  
Position Life Enrichment Coach  
Close Date  
Post Internal Days 0  
Number of Openings 3  
Number Filled 0  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt  
Open Date 6/7/2022  
Location Corporate-Ellensburg  
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 Weekends 

Schedule1 None Specified 


This position is currently not accepting applications.

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