Hiring Direct Support Professionals

Spokane, WA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 19 - 22

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Job Summary

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Make a Difference Every Day!

Location: Spokane WA
Job Type: Full-time & Part-time

At Excel Supported Living our DSPs provide rehabilitative support by helping individuals learn practice and maintain everyday life skills that promote independence safety and quality of life. This support is based on each persons goals and abilities and is not related to substance-use rehabilitation.

In the Direct Support Professional (DSP) role rehabilitate means:

Supporting individuals to regain learn or strengthen everyday life skills that may have been lost delayed or impacted by disability injury or changes in health or environment.

Rehabilitative Support in Daily DSP Care is not drug or substance related.

DSPs provide rehabilitative support by teaching modeling prompting and reinforcing basic and functional skills including but not limited to:

Personal hygiene and self-care routines
Meal preparation and safe food handling
Household tasks (cleaning laundry organization)
Communication and social interaction skills
Money handling and basic budgeting
Community navigation and transportation skills
Time management and daily scheduling
Health and wellness routines
Coping strategies and emotional regulation

The goal is to increase independence not create dependence.

Our Direct Support Professional are responsible for:

Following each individuals Person-Centered Support Plan
Encouraging participation rather than doing tasks for the individual
Breaking tasks into manageable steps
Using consistent prompts and supports
Documenting progress challenges and changes accurately
Assisting with daily chores bathing toileting and cleanup
Maintaining dignity choice and respect at all times
Help clients with daily living activities (meal prep hygiene medication reminders etc.) Maintain a safe clean and welcoming home environment for the clients
Provide emotional support encouragement and companionship
Support clients in social and community activities
Monitor health and behavior changes and report observations
Follow individualized support plans that promote independence and growth
Celebrate small wins and big achievements every day

Rehabilitative vs. Caretaking (Key Distinction)

Caretaking:
Doing tasks for the individual

Rehabilitative Support:
Teaching and supporting the individual to do tasks with increasing independence

DSPs are expected to focus on skill-building and maintenance not just task completion.

What Were Looking For:

1 year of experience in direct support or behavioral health
75 Hour Certificate Required
Nurse Delegation Certified
CP Certification
De-escalation skills
Behavioral Support Experience
CPR/First Aid Certified
Active Food Handler Permit
Blood Borne Pathogens Certified
Infection control knowledge and experience
Reliable transportation to and from client locations

If youre looking for a rewarding job where you make a real difference Excel Supported Living is the place for you!

Apply today and start making an impact tomorrow.

Compensation: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

It is Excel Supported Livings mission to assist the individuals in our direct care to reach their true potential beyond anyones expectations. Excel Supported Living grew out of a desire to establish a professional agency based in Eastern Washington to support individuals with mental physiological behavioral physical and/or developmental disabilities and want them to be able to live in their own homes. The entire focus of Excel Supported Living is to create individual homes that have an environment built specifically for each of our individuals/residents. Our homes are providing individuals with the ability to make their own choices related to living and interacting with others within their home and their communities.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Benefits:Dental insuranceHealth insuranceVision insuranceDirect Support Professional (DSP) Make a Difference Every Day!Location: Spokane WAJob Type: Full-time & Part-timeAt Excel Supported Living our DSPs provide rehabilitative support by helping individuals learn practice and maintain everyday lif...