What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Independent Living Options, LLC?
Independent Living Options, LLC is a non-profit organization serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are seeking a Direct Support Professional to join our team in Kennewick, WA.
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance with daily living activities
- Provide transportation in personal or company vehicle if eligible to be a driver.
- Assist clients with dressing, bathing, eating, and other related activities
- Help clients with physical therapy exercises
- Provide emotional support and support with discussion of their progress, challenges they are facing, and opportunities they are experiencing
- Develop and maintain a therapeutic environment that promotes the emotional and psychological well-being of clients
- Actively seek out opportunities to interact with clients
- Develop and maintain a productive professional relationship with other professionals involved in the provision of services to clients
- Perform all job duties in accordance with all applicable licensing regulations and licensing standards for direct care professionals in the state of Kennewick, WA
- Maintain confidentiality of all client information
- Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to the standard operating procedures of the agency, including personal safety practices
- Participate in staff development activities to improve skills and competencies required for success at each job level
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.50 - $18.75 per hour
Expected hours: 36 – 48 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Kennewick, WA (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Kennewick, WA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $19