Per Diem Staff North and South King County
Company: Redwood Family Care Network
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: October 7, 2024
Job Description:
Job Title: Direct Support Professional
Job Area: North and South King County
Job Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: Per-Diem Redwood Family Care Network 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. Benefits: Part-Time
- Sick Time
- EAP (Employee assistance program)
- Employee discount program
- Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay
- Tuition discount through Capella UniversityAll 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.
The Per-Diem Direct Support Professionals role at SAILS WA is to
support adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities to
have a higher quality of life. A DSP promotes the health, safety
and well-being of the people we support. A DSP will also serve as
an advocate for the people we support and their rights.
Do you thrive on helping others build/reach their goals in a
positive, life-enriching environment? Do you need the flexibility a
per-diem schedule provides? If you said YES, then we'd love for you
to apply todayCompensation & Benefits:
- $ per hour
- Unlimited Peer Referral Program
- Payday on demand through Dayforce Wallet
- Flexible schedule that fits your lifestyle Requirements &
Qualifications:
- Both written and spoken English language proficiency
required
- High School Diploma / Equivalent required
- Washington State Driver's License, a Reliable Vehicle, Auto
Insurance, and must be willing to transport clients
- Must be located in & eligible/authorized to work in the United
States
- Must be willing to undergo a background check, in accordance
with local law/regulations
- First Aid/CPR Certified (training can be provided)
- Have an active NAR/HCA/CNA
- Have an active CPI certification (preferred)
- Blood Borne Pathogen (within 120 days of employment, training
can be provided)
- Must be able to lift 50lbs.
- Able to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather
conditions
- Be fully vaccinated from Covid-19 (or have an approved
exemption) Performance, Responsibilities and Standards: Under the
supervision of the Assistant Director and Administrators, the
Per-Diem Direct Support Professional:
- *Per Diem employees are required to pick up minimum of (1)
shift a month or will not be considered an employee of SAILS
Washington per our policy
- *Per Diem employees can work up to (31) hours a week, but
cannot work more or will be considered a Full-Time employee and
will have to move into Full-time status
- 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 check in weekly with Assistant Directors or Administrators
in regards to open shifts for the week.
- Can pick up shifts at multiple programs but needs to orient to
plans before working with client.
- Must have all training before becoming a Per Diem
employee.
- Must keep up to date with all training with our Training
Manager.
- Must complete Per Diem checklist and trainings on a monthly
basis.
- Must be familiar with the Residential Service Guidelines issued
by the Division of Developmental Disabilities.
- 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 treated with dignity and
consideration at all times. 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 Program Supervisor or
the Site Supervisor and/or Administrator.
- Attends 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
test within 30 days of employment.
- 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 Program Supervisor 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 own vehicle.
If you are unfamiliar with the term "Per-Diem": Similar terms are
"as-needed" or "on-call" Visit our Careers website:
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Category:Social Services, Keywords:Direct Support Professional
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