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Accendo 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.

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. Direct Support Professional’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.

Please apply on line at : https://wa.ambitions.org/jobs/direct-support-professional-accendo/ ).

Job Requirements

Available shifts are Friday - Monday 3:00 - 11:00 pm and 11:00 pm to 7:00 am and Tuesday - Saturday 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

· Must pass fingerprint background check.

· Need to be 21 years of age.

· Received a high school diploma/GED

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

· Must be able to lift 50 lbs. unaided.

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

Veteran's welcome to apply!!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
We are required to implement the governor's mandated COVID-19 Vaccination requirements. Candidates must be vaccinated by October 18th or apply for a medical or religious exemption as a condition of hire.

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Spokane Valley, WA 99212: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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