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Direct Support Professional / Complex Needs Program - Swing Shift - $19.65 per hour

Dungarvin
Tacoma, WA, US
$19,65 an hour
Part-time

Welcome to Dungarvin Support Living, formerly known as Aacres. We specialize in providing in-home support to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

Join our team and be a part of an organization that strives to improve the quality of life for the individuals we serve.

As a Direct Support Professional working within the Complex Needs Program, you will have the opportunity to apply your previous caregiving, mental health, and behavioral experience to support the independence and improve the quality of life for individuals served.

Hours / Shift / Schedule Requirements :

  • 32 hour per week
  • Schedule : Friday and Saturday 7am-3pm, Sunday and Monday 3pm-11pm
  • MUST BE ABLE TO WORK SCHEDULE LISTED ABOVE - unable to adjust schedules based on applicant's current employment

What we offer :

  • Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for eligible employees
  • Supplemental Insurance
  • Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for eligible employees
  • Pet Insurance
  • Life Insurance for full-time employees
  • 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match based on eligibility requirements
  • PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
  • PTO Donation
  • Growth and Development Opportunities
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • National Brand Discounts
  • Tapcheck- early pay access
  • PAID training and orientation

Responsibilities :

  • Planning outings and activities. Personal care and hygiene tasks
  • Monitor health needs, including medications, special diets, and notify supervisor of any outstanding needs.
  • Home care, shopping, and meal preparation
  • Setting goals and learning new skills and hobbies
  • Assist in developing positive behavior supports by providing feedback about individual's preferences
  • Participate in the formulation and implementation of individual treatment plans including data collection, report-writing participation in treatment team meeting and carrying out treatment team recommendations
  • Provide Lift and Transfer assistance (may include non-ambulatory individuals) requiring ability to carry and maneuver up to 50 or more pounds of unbalanced weight
  • Building healthy habits and relationships
  • Supporting positive behavior and boundaries
  • Maintaining well-being and safety by following plans and reporting guidelines

Qualifications :

  • 6 months of experience working with people who have developmental disabilities
  • Experience using de-escalation techniques (preferred)
  • Willing to be actively engaged and creative with ideas for outings and engagement in the home
  • Experience working as RBT or paraeducator (preferred)
  • Excellent written and verbal English language skills
  • 18+ years or older
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Preferred NAR, HCA, Nurse Delegation, CNA, NAC
  • 12 days ago
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