Sunrise Services, INC. is seeking Direct Support Professional’s for our Supported Living Program in Mount Vernon!
We are looking for dynamic, responsible, energetic individuals who are passionate about helping people grow and succeed! As a Direct Support Professional you would be responsible for supporting a person living in and engaging with the community. If contributing to something meaningful and making a difference describes you, we want to hear from you! Come join a dynamic, team-driven environment, that features an abundance of opportunity for growth and development!
No experience? We will pay you while we train you! Must be available to take classes on weekdays.
About the Program:
The Supported Living Program (SL) provides community living services for adults with a wide range of disabilities and mental health challenges. The SL program promotes self-determination, independence, and competence for clients.
Direct Support Professionals work with adults with developmental disabilities in a residential setting, assisting clients with activities ranging from personal grooming and meal preparation to shopping, housekeeping and recreational outings.
Duties & Responsibilities:
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Support participants to:
- Shop, bank, eat, work, worship and make friends within the community.
- Provide transportation for the client.
- Meet with others and participate in activities with other members of the community.
- Foster positive self-esteem and a sense of self-worth.
- Foster opportunities to choose valued social roles.
- Support opportunities to influence perceptions of the person’s value by self and others.
- Assist clients with personal care or home management tasks
- Perform home management tasks such as laundry, shopping, and light housekeeping
- Assist with making and preparing meals
- Peri-care as needed
- Maintain positive and courteous relationships with clients
- Accompany clients to events or on community outings
- Medication administration as mandated and trained
- Assist with personal grooming as needed
- Use a tablet and a program (Therap) to track medications and behaviors
- Assist with other tasks as needed
Requirements: (Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, and Experience)
- Education: High school diploma or GED
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Other Considerations:
- Must be able to pass a DSHS background check
- Fingerprinting required
- Must attend mandatory training classes
- Must have a valid driver's license, a clean 1 year driving abstract, and proof of insurance ($50,000)
- Must work one mandatory weekend shift
- Obtain NAR and complete Nurse Delegation training within 30 days of completing mandatory training. Ability to be delegated by a Registered Nurse is required before working with clients who need nurse delegated medications.
- Use a smartphone to clock in and out with
- Use a tablet to log medication and client behaviors
Shifts:
- Full & part-time available
- Morning, overnights, & weekends available
Compensation:
- $22 - $24.04/hour
- Up to $1,000 sign-on bonus
- Wages are determined by applicable industry experience, education, and certifications/licensure.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, & vision plans
- Paid vacation - Earned at .04 per hour worked for hourly employees, and 6.67 per month for salary (equates to about 2 weeks per year for full-time employees)
- Sick Leave - 1 hour per 40 hours worked (equates to about 52 hours for full-time)
- Holiday pay, with 8 holidays observed
- Paid ‘Floating’ Holiday to be used on a day of choice
- Health Savings Account
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement
- Basic Life & AD&D insurance
- WA Paid Family Medical Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- Legal & IDShield
- Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Insurance
- 401K (Currently matching 50%)
- Life Insurance
- College savings plan
Why Sunrise Services Inc.?
- An abundance of opportunity for growth and development
- Supportive, team-driven culture
- Competitive benefits and Compensation plan
Check out our About Us video here: Sunrise Services Inc. About Us
To comply with Federal law, Sunrise Services participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
