Behavior Direct Support Professional

Company: Redwood Family Care Network
Location: Kirkland
Posted on: October 8, 2024

Job Description:

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, WASchedule: 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. Our 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 STANDARDSUnder 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 participant's 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 employee's 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 assessmentEnsures 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 driver's license and car and must be willing to transport clients in their own vehicle.Qualifications:EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEPreferred Bachelor's 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 CREDENTIALSWashington State driver's 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 InsuranceVoluntary Short-term and Long-term DisabilityEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Company Paid Basic Life Insurance & ADD -plus -Voluntary Life InsuranceAccrued Paid Time OffUnlimited Peer Referral ProgramOn-Demand Pay!!Working Advantage employee discount programHealth 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 EnglishPlease watch this brief video on an exciting Career in Supported Living!https://youtu.be/LvDbtcOAVlU?si=Qd6yZ9qQBMBbs-0S -Work RemotelyNo -Visit our Careers website: -https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/redwood/CANDIDATEPORTALPandoLogic. Category:Social Services, Keywords:Direct Support Professional (DSP), Location:Kirkland, WA-98033

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