Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Auburn, WA
Company: Redwood Family Care Network
Location: Auburn
Posted on: May 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Title:-- --- -Lead Direct Support Professional
Reports To:-- -Residential Administrator
Job Area:-- -Auburn, WA
Working Schedule: Monday - Friday, this role can work either
7am-3pm OR 3pm-11pm
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POSITION SUMMARY--- --- -
The-- -Lead Direct Support Professional-- -provides personalized
supports to ensure supported clients-------- safety and health is
maintained and they can experience the nature and quality of life
of their choice based on their needs, preferences, aspirations and
decisions.
The-- -Lead Direct Support Professional provides service provisions
focused on maintaining or enhancing the clients-------- dignity,
well-being, autonomy, personal choice, self-esteem and teaching
functional skills that are alternatives to maladaptive
behaviors.
The-- -Lead Direct Support Professional provides supervision,
protection and care of clients individually and in-groups at all
times. Documentation of their progress; identification of the
possible need for professional services; and communication of such
findings to the Administrator.
Compensation & Benefits: $20 - $22 per hourVoluntary Medical,
Vision and Dental InsuranceVoluntary Short-term and Long-term
DisabilityVoluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital
IndemnityEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Company Paid Basic Life
Insurance & ADD-- -plus-- -Voluntary Life InsuranceAccrued Paid
Time Off (PTO Vacation & Sick Time)Unlimited Peer Referral
ProgramPayday on demand through Dayforce WalletWorking Advantage
employee discount programHealth Savings Account (HSA)Flexible
Savings Account (FSA)401(K)Capella University Discount -- - DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-- -May include-- -but are not limited to the
following:
-- -Responsible for the Care, Health, Safety, and Supervision of
clients, this is the number one priorityMust have a willingness to
move programs as directed by supervisor as needed and/or without
notice.In charge of keeping facility in compliance.Responsible for
maintaining a clean, safe, stimulating living environment. Perform
normal household cleaning, including vacuuming, sweeping, mopping,
dusting, scrubbing, washing dishes, laundry and keeping
closets/drawers organized and neat.Assist residents with all
household chores. Maintain the house neat and clean at all times.
Responsible for the overall cleanliness of the home.Monitor or
provide assistance and/or instruction to individual with dressing,
grooming, bathing, toileting, eating and sleeping habits as
needed.Assist with wheelchair use, including pushing,
folding/unfolding, and loading into autos.Support Supervisors in
creating menus, shopping, and safe food storage for client.Prepare,
provide instruction and/or assist in preparing nutritious meal that
reflect individual preferences.Will follow the direction of the
Supervisor to implement the program plan.Review documentation and
discuss items with staff.Will assist in keeping accurate data on
the residents-------- progress towards their individual
goals.Engage the residents on all tasks, training and community
integration activities.Report all incidents and occurrences to
Supervisor including all incidents of possible abuse or
neglect.Report to Supervisor any resident--------s needs that
implies to be requested to the agencies.Will always present
yourself appropriately, and as a role model for clients and other
Direct Care Staff at home and in the community. Follow dress
code.Will attend any meeting and training per Supervisor
request.Will dispense or supervise dispensing of medication to
clients.Support Supervisors by coordinating staff for medical
appointments and activities.Assist Supervisors in the creation of
the Activity Calendar with the staff and clients--------
input.Follow activities scheduled, keep residents active and always
give them a choice.Provide transportation to clients.Follow
established formal behavior support plans and guidelines for
positive behavior support programs as outlined.Assist in developing
positive behavior supports by providing feedback about
clients-------- preferences.Support client--------s participation
in cultural, recreational, and educational activities both at home
and in the community.Follow established emergency plan and
procedures.Will document all occurrences and observations on their
proper forms every shift.Provides leadership by displaying positive
conduct and demonstrates initiative to enhance program.Resolves
routine problems that arise and contact Supervisor if serious
problems arise (behavioral crisis, medical crisis, etc.)Ensures
proper maintenance and care of existing supplies, furnishings and
equipment.Receive receipts and documents for client
finances.Maintains clients-------- confidentiality whenever
appropriate. Refers sensitive communications to FOS. Maintains
Confidentiality Regs.FOLLOW ALL COMPANY RULES AND PROCEDURES.-- -
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty assigned,
satisfactorily.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.Must be at least 18 years old and have at least one-year
experience working with people with behavioral challenges and
developmental disabilities.All staff are required to possess the
following prior to employment:No DUIs or dangerous driving,Be an
insured, licensed driver-- -Staff will be assessed for their
patience and capacity to work with very difficult behaviors and
their overall people skills.All staff will be evaluated annually or
as needed to assess if they are appropriate for the position and if
they should continue employmentPass a state background checkBe
Vaccinated for COVID-19 or have an approved exemption-- -
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required:
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LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents in the
English language such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine
reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before
representatives from various agencies, Residents and
co-workers.
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REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to
carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in
standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing
the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools,
or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or
smell. The employee frequently is required to stoop,-- -kneel,
crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and
climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up
to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100
pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific
vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception,
and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be available to
participate in restraining of a Resident, upon need. The work
environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee
frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee
occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally
exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne
particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme-- -cold, and risk of
electrical shock typical of a residential-- -setting. The noise
level in the work environment is usually loud. SPECIAL SKILLS
NEEDED: -- --- - -- - -- --Must be patient and have a capacity to
work with very difficult behaviors.
-Must have good overall people skills
-Be able to speak, read and write in English in a comprehensible
level to satisfactorily carry out all the duties included in this
job description.
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SSAILS Washington is a part of the Redwood Family Care Network and
we take our mission to heart. Our mission is to provide
world-class, person-centered services that promote choice,
independence, and the opportunity for growth. This is achieved
through working partnerships and integrated care coordination. For
more information, or to learn about other opportunities with Sails
Washington, please visit our parent company's website @--
-https://www.redwoodfcn.com/careers/ -- - -- - -- -
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