Direct Support Staff

Citizen Access Residential Resources, the premier Supported Living Agency in Thurston, Clark, and King county, is currently hiring for various full and part-time shifts.

We support Intellectually disabled adults, who live in their own homes. By assisting in activities of daily living: appointments; grocery shopping; meal preparation; medication assistance; home maintenance; etc.

We offer employees:

• Paid training
• CIGNA Medical benefits which exceeds the Affordable Care Act requirements for employer coverage
• Dental/Vision benefits
• Life Insurance coverage
• Lincoln Financial 401K. Employer contributes 3% no match required.
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday/Overtime pay at time and a half
• 4 Weeks Sabbatical on 5-Year Anniversary employer paid!
• Annual Wage Incentives & Management advancement opportunities
• Recruitment Bonuses
• Annual Bonuses
• Opportunities for advancement

Are you looking for a schedule change, decrease or an increase in hours?

We service three locations in the state of Washington and have full-time and part-time positions available.

We are now hiring for the following shifts for Direct Support Staff:

OLYMPIA / KENT OPENINGS

• Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 7:45AM – 4:00PM
• Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 3:45PM – 12:00AM
• Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 11:45PM – 8:00AM
• Friday/Saturday/Sunday 7:45AM – 8:00PM
• Friday/Saturday/Sunday 7:45PM – 8:00AM
• Part-Time/Fill-In

VANCOUVER OPENINGS

• Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 6:45AM – 3:00PM
• Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 2:45PM – 11:00PM
• Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 10:45PM – 7:00AM
• Friday/Saturday/Sunday 6:45AM – 7:00PM
• Friday/Saturday/Sunday 6:45PM – 7:00AM
• Part-Time/Fill-In

Direct Support Staff Job Summary:

Provide teaching, training, and assistance services in home for adults with developmental disabilities and mental illness including:

• Supports necessary to meet health, welfare, and safety needs
• Encourage and provide opportunities to participate in meaningful activities at home and in the community
• Encourage and support the development of social, interpersonal, and relationship skills through role modeling and providing personal interaction opportunities with others
• Allow for increased self esteem and value perception of those you support through positive feedback and recognition of life success
• Promote individual power and choice as a method of developing maximum independence, responsibility, and accountability

Gain or apply current experience in the field of sociology, psychology, medicine, nursing, communication, and criminal justice.

Develop organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills, collaboration with outside professionals, experience working with diverse populations, positive conflict resolution skills, first aid, and goal planning strategies.

Receive training in crisis prevention, blood borne pathogens and HIV, first aid and CPR, positive behavior supports, medication administration, incident reporting, mental illness, developmental disabilities, legal issues, and more.

Opportunity for promotion to supervisor and management positions. Great benefits for FT employee’s include medical, retirement, and paid vacation. Drivers License, Insurance, and vehicle required. Must be over 18 years of age and clear a DSHS Background Check. Minimum Diploma or GED required.

Employment Requirements

Upon Applying

• Have a minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Treat clients with kindness, dignity, respect and consideration, respecting their civil and human rights at all times
• Exhibit the competency and ability to use independent judgement
• Have a vehicle in safe operating condition
• Clear a background check, includes FBI fingerprints.

You can also visit one of our three offices and apply in person!

• Kent: 1305 C Central Ave. South. Kent, WA 98032
• Olympia: 2415 Harrison Ave NW. Olympia, WA 98502
• Vancouver: 2700 NE Andresen Road Suite D7/D8 Vancouver, WA 98661

Please contact us if you have any questions.

Statement of Assurance

Citizen Access Residential Resources will not discriminate against any person, employee or client, on any basis including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, gender, presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability including HIV/AIDS conditions, use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, marital status, disabled status, or Vietnam era veteran status, sexual orientation, and any other reason prohibited by law. The Agency will provide, promote, and encourage business practices that welcome a diverse, safe, and friendly environment for all.