Direct Support Staff

Job Description Summary

Bridge of Promise enriches the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities by providing recreational, educational, and social programs. The Direct Support Staff implements these programs, working directly with Bridge of Promise participants and supporting their needs while they participate in program activities.

Job Description

The Direct Support Staff works as an active team member by providing support to participants in program activities and assisting with activities of daily living. Responsibilities include:

• Encourage and fully participate with participants in all activities, remaining patient and positive while helping participants.
• Provide direct care to participants, including mobility assistance, feeding, and diapering.
• Assist members in transitioning from one activity to another. 
• Assist with transporting and or/escorting program participants to, from and within the program and on external trips in the community. 
• Assist the Program Manager with developing new activities for program participants.
• Assist with light cleaning duties throughout the program day.
• Drive the Bridge of Promise mini-bus (training provided).
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned. 

Minimum Requirements 

• At least 16 years of age 
• Successfully pass a Washington State and Federal Background Check. 
• CPR and First Aid (on the job training available)
• Legibly write, read and communicate in English

Physical Environment and Working Conditions 

• Requires mobility 
• Working with ambulatory and non-ambulatory individuals in various settings 
• Assist some individuals with daily living tasks (feeding, bathroom duties, etc.) 
• Ability to safely lift 50 lb

Desired Additional Qualifications 

• High School Diploma or GED
• Enjoys working with adults with developmental disabilities

Competencies 

• Caregiving
• Professionalism 
• Flexibility 
• Collaboration Skills 
• Communication Proficiency 
• Initiative 
• Multitasking Capabilities

Hours

M-F, 8:45-3:15

Start date: ASAP

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for the employee of this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Bridge of Promises offers 80/20% medical and 100% dental and vision for employees working 20 hours per week or more.