Direct Support Professional / DSP / Caregiver - Full-time

div class="mobile-apply-btn" a class="apply-link-marker button apply-button model-full-width branding-button-color" href="/Recruiting/Jobs/Apply/3202749" onclick="" style="width: 100%;"Apply/a /div div class="vertical-padding" div class="job-listing-header"Job Type/div divFull-time/div /div div class="job-listing-header"Description/div divpEvergreen Supported Living is looking for creative and dedicated individuals to provide compassionate support and advocacy through work as Direct Support Professionals. Excellent experience for anyone interested in the fields of medical, and social work. Evergreen is a team-oriented, high energy environment that strives to encourage greater independence and community integration for individuals with developmental disabilities./ppbr/ppstrongTop reasons to work at Evergreen:/strong/pulliCompetitive compensation; annual wage increases, and incentive bonuses./liliExcellent benefits; Insurance eligibility for employees who work 30 hours or more per week and effective following 60 days of employment./liliPaid time off; PTO eligibility for employees who work 30 hours or more per week./liliSick Leave/liliCareer advancement and professional development opportunities!/liliEmployer provided/paid training and certifications/liliEmployee Assistance Program for employees and household members/liliAgency vehicles for client transportation/liliPotential for college or grad school internship credit/lilistrongEvergreen welcomes LGBTQ+ and is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment./strong/li/ulpstrongHiring for the following Shifts: All shifts include weekends./strongbr7:30 am - 3:30 pm/pp12:30pm - 8:30pmbr2:30pm - 10:30pmbrWeekend Availability Required/ppbr/ppemstrongHiring Bonus : $1,250/strong/em/ppemstrongNew employees of Evergreen will receive a hiring bonus of $1,250 paid out as follows:/strong/em/ppemstrong$500.00 - Paid out on the first check after successful completion of a two (2) day new hire orientation and DSHS Residential Services Curriculum forty (40)-hour training./strong/em/ppemstrong$250.00 - Paid out after successfully completing a ninety (90) -day probationary period./strong/em/ppemstrong$500.00 - Paid out after successfully completing a six (6)-month probationary period./strong/em/ppbr/ppstrongScope:/strong/ppDirect Support Professionals provide support of individualized program goals, plans and community based activities focusing on client choice, health and safety. DSP’s provide quality compassionate care by performing tasks involving direct or indirect personal care and assisting with activities of daily living. DSP’s use skills and knowledge learned in DSHS Residential Services Curriculum, continuing education, and nurse delegation training. All delegated tasks are performed under the direction, supervision, and delegation of a registered nurse. All tasks will be performed adhering to policies and procedures set forth by Evergreen Supported Living, WACs, and DDA Policies. Direct Support Professionals model ESL values, the promotion of client independence, and the values described in the DSHS Residential Service Guidelines./ppbr/ppstrongSupervisory Responsibilities:/strong/ppNone/ppbr/p/div div class="job-listing-header"Requirements/div div data-bind="html: Job.Requirements"pstrongJob Responsibilities:/strong/polliEstablish a relationship with clients to ensure effective instruction, support, and service delivery./liliAssist clients in promoting independence, learning basic living skills, adapting to the community environment and establishing supportive relationships within the community./liliAssist clients in areas of personal care, home management, meal planning, shopping and health maintenance./liliProvide Positive Behavioral Support using identified strategies in the Positive Behavioral Support Plan; identify and suggest strategies as client needs change./liliInteract with family/guardians, client extended support team, case managers, peer providers, coworkers, and the public in a positive, professional manner./liliProvide client transportation as necessary to support client needs./liliUtilize Individualized Instruction and Support Plan to facilitate client goals, participate in annual and as needed client assessment process, and collect data to support assessment of goals and client current needs./liliPromote and practice teamwork through respectful interactions with other staff./liliFacilitate quality client care through appropriate communication with fellow DSPs,/liliProgram Management, Leadership, clients and guardians, according to ESL’s Policies and Procedures./liliMaintain daily progress notes and any other appropriate documentation in accordance with ESL policy and program standards, or other regulatory policies./liliPerform cleaning, minor repairs, and maintenance at assigned site; maintain cleanliness of agency vehicles and report any issues affecting any safe operations or maintenance of agency vehicles at assigned site. Practice safe driving and diligence utilizing agency vehicles and ensure that vehicles are ready for next use, including gas and sanitizing./liliParticipate in scheduled staff meetings, trainings and other meetings as required./liliAssist all clients in being actively involved in daily activities to achieve greater independence using strength based, person-centered planning./liliPrepare, maintain and submit all required client documentation according to ESL’s policies and procedures./liliProvide quality care for all stages of client life and in settings outside of the client home as required./liliMaintain State required certifications and annual continuing education credits./liliProvide training and orientation for new staff and members of the client care team to ensure continuity of care./liliMaintain all client appointments in Therap and communicate with the care team to ensure all staff are aware and prepared for client medical appointments./liliFacilitate client health through assisting clients to identify health concerns, schedule and participate in healthcare appointments, document physician instructions, and communicate outcomes to the care team./liliProvide medication assistance and administration and all nurse delegated tasks under supervision of nurse delegator and according to ESL’s policies, state practices and standards./liliAssist clients with pericare, toileting, bathing and other hygiene and grooming tasks in a manner that promotes respect and dignity./liliClean and sanitize client homes, agency spaces, and vehicles in compliance with ESL’s infection control procedures./liliPromote DSHS Residential Service Guidelines values in all client care./liliOther duties as assigned./li/olpstrongRequired Qualifications amp; Education:/strong/pulliEmployee must be at least (18) years of age/liliHigh school diploma or equivalent/liliCertification in CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens/Food Handlers Card/liliNursing Assistant Registration (NAR)/liliAbility to proficiently read, write, and communicate/liliMust have and maintain a valid state driver’s license with no restrictions, proof of good driving record, and retain the ability to be insured through ESL’s insurance provider./liliMust be able to pass and maintain a DSHS background check and fingerprint clearance./liliMust be able to successfully complete all required training in the required time allotted./liliMust be able to physically transfer, assist with transfers, and/or lift clients who require physical assistance./liliMust be able to reach, stand, bend and assist clients with physical activities./liliMust be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times to assist clients./liliAn essential function is the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner./li/ulpstrongPreferred Qualifications amp; Education:/strong/pulliFamiliarity with medical terminology./liliExperience working with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities or employment and/or skills that are commensurate with responsibilities of the position./liliAbility to work cooperatively with peers and management./li/ulpstrongSkills amp; Certifications:/strong emPaid for by Evergreen/em/pulliemCPR/First Aid Card/em/liliemBloodborne Pathogens Certification/em/liliemNAR (Nursing Assistant Registered- Statewide Credential)/em/liliemDiabetes Management/Insulin Administration training** Diabetes training is a specialty training that staff would receive if necessary for client care./em/liliemHome care aid training/em/liliemFood Handlers Certification/em/liliemFunctional Assessment amp; Positive Behavioral Support training/em/liliemContinuing education opportunities on a variety of subjects related to the behavioral and social sciences/em/li/ulpstrongCOVID-19 Considerations:/strong/pulliMust be fully vaccinated for COVID-19; including 2 doses of a 2-dose series, or 1 dose of a 1-dose series prior to start of employment./liliProof of vaccination required at time of hire./liliPersonal protective equipment provided, and/or required/liliSanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place/li/ulpstrongResponsible To:/strong/ppProgram Manager/ppFLSA: Non-Exempt; Hourly/ppemstrongWage Scale: $21.12 - 24.49 per hour/strong/em/ppbr/ppThis position is represented by SEIU 775./p/div div class="job-listing-header"Salary Description/div divHourly/div