Direct Support Professional

Ambitions of Washington is an agency that provides developmental disability services. (www.Ambitions.org)

Job Opportunity: Direct Support Professionals

-Starting wage is $19.50 per hour-Max after 4 year $21.50 per hour.

-Must pass fingerprint background check.

-Need to be 18 years of age.

-Received a high school diploma/GED

-Maintain a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

-Must possess a clean driving record.

-Must be able to lift 50 lbs. unaided.

-Health Insurance, 401K, PTO available.

Additional qualifications

· Strong time management skills, patient, and detail oriented.

· Ability to utilize critical thinking skills; and fluent report writing skills.

· Ability to work independently and display good independent judgement.

· Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with clients, parents, social workers, and fellow workers, and others in a positive and constructive manner.

· Willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends to meet client needs.

About Ambitions of Washington

Ambitions of Washington is dedicated to assisting people with developmental disabilities to achieve the highest contentment of their hopes and dreams. We are devoted to overcoming obstacles – physical, mental, and social. It is our goal to provide opportunities for personal growth and autonomy. We help our clients to create a life that is both meaningful and rewarding on a daily basis. We are ordinary extraordinary people doing ordinary things to nurture and achieve independence. Our company has grown since it started in 1992 to approximately 1,000 employees in 11 locations throughout Washington state.

Summary of the Direct Support Professional

This role requires a high level of Empathy, Integrity, Problem Solving and Sound Judgement. This position often requires a Direct Support Professional to work one-on-one with a client in their own home or in the community. DSP’s must be trusted to work independently and work well with others when in a team setting. Sometimes the client might want to go to the movies or out to eat and the DSP will get paid to do that while on the clock.

Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, the Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides hands-on instruction, assistance, and support services to individuals with developmental disabilities in a manner that ensures their health, safety, successful achievement of service objectives, and personal goals which are outlined in their Person-Centered Service Plan (PCSP).

If you are passionate about inclusion, fairness, equal opportunity, and human rights please consider joining our diverse care team today. If you meet the basic job requirements, we will provide all the necessary training and hands-on experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.50 - $21.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid training

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Ellensburg, WA 98926 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22