Behavior Direct Support Professional

Behavior Direct Support Professional - Lynnwood and Everett, WA

Job Title : Behavior Direct Support Professional

Hourly Rate : $23.00- $25.00 Per Hour

Shifts Needed : Full Time

Work Locations : Lynnwood and Everett, WA

Schedule : Multiple Shifts Available

Redwood Family Care Network / Sails Washington is an innovative leader in delivering person-centered home and community-based services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Our Mission is to provide World Class person-centered services, supports and advocacy for individuals in positive and life-enriching environments.

Redwood Family Care Network takes a ZERO tolerance stance on abuse and neglect. Any allegations will be reported to the proper authorities.

We are committed to the Health and Safety of the individuals we support. O ur employees share a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of others.

We are looking for individuals who share our Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

All applicants are subject to a background check. Once a conditional offer is made and a background check has been completed, if Redwood Family Care Network is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, we reserve the right to withdraw the offer of employment.

Here's What You'll Do as a :

Behavior Direct Support Professionals

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND STANDARDS

Under the supervision of the House Manager, the Behavior Support DSP :

• Provides support to program participants that meets their needs, provides opportunities for community integration, including swimming, and creates a nurturing, safe, and healthful living environment.
• Must be familiar with the Residential Service Guidelines issued by the Developmental Disabilities Administration.
• Provides each participant with an array of instruction and support services, as described in the participants Individual Instruction and Support Plan (IISP).
• Ensures that the daily needs of the participants are met, including personal hygiene, food preparation, house cleaning, shopping, and monitoring of health needs, including supervision of medication.
• Assists participants with regularly accessing the community to take part in a variety of outings of the participants choosing.

This may require transporting participants or arranging for transportation.

• Ensures that participants are always treated with dignity and consideration. Promotes and safeguards each participants ability to make decisions and to freely exercise his or her rights.
• Interacts with participants, provides informal counseling and problem-solving with participants.
• Attends staff meetings as required by the House Manager or the Program Managers and / or Director.
• Attend training offered / required by the agency, DDA, and other parties.
• Takes part in the development and implementation of the IISP for each participant with whom they work.
• Will become Nurse Assistant Registered (NAR) at employees own expense initially and annually.
• Must enroll and complete Nurse Delegation study course and take the test within 30 days of employment.
• Monitors medication regimes and treatment compliance.
• Participates in ongoing program development and assessment
• Ensures the coordination of support meetings and cross-systems crisis plan development for enrolled clients with this need.
• Assists clients to remain stable in the community, thereby reducing the use of hospitals or involuntary treatment services.
• Provides necessary support and supervision of participants.
• Maintains professional working relationships with other services providers, the participants parents / relatives / guardians and other agency staff.

Responsible for timely completion of all documentation, including, but not limited to, the medication log, shift notes, progress notes, data sheets, incident reports, and client financial records.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the House Manager or the Site Supervisor and / or the Administrator.
• Must have a valid drivers license and car and must be willing to transport clients in their own vehicle.

Qualifications :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Preferred Bachelors Degree in social work, psychology, or a counseling-related field, with a strong emphasis on working with families and community agencies required.
• A minimum of two years of clinical experience as a clinician or case manager or residential provider and ability to demonstrate skills in clinical assessment and treatment plans, preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

• Washington State drivers license and insurable driving record required.
• Must be able to obtain an NAR within 90 days of hire.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Benefits :

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance & ADD plus Voluntary Life Insurance
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Unlimited Peer Referral Program
• On-Demand Pay!!
• Working Advantage employee discount program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
• 401(K)
• Capella University Discount

Language Skills :

Must have the ability to read, write and understand documents in English

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