Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Job Description

Direct Support Professional (DSP)- *$1250 New Employee Sign-On Bonus

Access Living offers community-based employment that makes a positive difference in people’s lives. We are seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join an amazing company that cares about your success. Access has current full-time (40 hours/week) and part-time (under 30 hours/week) openings for Direct Support Professionals.Shift availability includes days, evenings, overnights and weekends.

About us:

Access Living, Inc delivers quality supported living services to adults with developmental disabilities We respectfully assist our clients with their activities of daily living to enable them to live successfully in the community. Our clients live in their own homes and our staff assist them according to their specific needs and abilities and in a manner that promotes dignity, independence and health and safety.

Benefits of being part of the Access Living team:

• *New Hire Bonus for all new employees
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (low deductible) for full-time employees.
• 100% employer paid mental health services through our Employee Assistance Program EAP Benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan after first 90 days (Accrues monthly)
• Paid Training for all required training, CPR certification and annual continuing education.
• Paid License Application Fees/Annual renewal for those seeking the Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR) Certificate
• Opportunities for advancement and growth, skill-set development, and personal and professional development
• Employee referral incentive program
• Mileage reimbursement

*Access Living is currently offering a Competitive New Employee Sign-On Bonus paid as follows to new employees in good standing:

$400.00 will be paid on the first regularly scheduled payday after the applicant has successfully completed the following:

• New hire orientation and safety training, on the job training (30 hours total)
• 1st Aid, CPR, AED
• Blood Borne Pathogens
• Mandatory reporting
• Has not been cited for any misconduct as outlined in our company handbook
• Has not been tardy or have called out of work more than twice in the 1st 30 days of employment.
• Must consistently report to work on time for every shift.

$850.00 will be paid on the paycheck following 90 days of continuous employment based on the following conditions:

• Has not been cited for any misconduct as outlined in our company handbook.
• Has not been tardy or have called out of work more than twice per month during the 1st 90 days of employment without medical documentation.
• Must consistently report to work on time for every shift.

Basic Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly speak, read, write, and understand English and capable of working responsibly with confidential information
• Basic computer and internet browser skills required
• Willing and able perform personal care and housekeeping duties
• Able to attend required training (training hours are paid)
• Must have or access to reliable transportation to and from work
• Ability to pass and maintain an acceptable background check
• Willing to submit to drug testing for controlled substances (for-cause)
• Employees must be fully Covid-19 vaccinated (SARS CO-V2) by their start date

Principal Responsibilities for this position:

• Exhibit professionalism while maintaining positive attitude as you assist each individual with their specific needs
• Physically assist clients with maintaining their homes and personal property so that they experience a clean, safe, and healthy environment
• Adhere to state and agency administrative and personnel policies while supporting the vision, goals and values of Access Living, Inc.
• Maintain required training and certifications and annual continuing education credits
• Responsible for accurate, routine documentation of client care & procedures
• Some clients require physical support with transferring.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time, Part-Time

Pay: $19.00/hr.-$21.00/hr. plus $1.00/hr. shift differential when working nights (8:00pm to 8:00 am) and/or weekends.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Shift availability:

• Access Living offers full-time and part-time schedules from 2-5 days per week, on weekdays and weekends, mornings, afternoons, evenings and nights.

Work Location: Multiple Locations in Whatcom County, primarily in Bellingham, WA

Access Living, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently fully vaccinated or willing to become vaccinated against Covid-19?
• Applicants are required to work in Bellingham, Washington. Are you able to work in Bellingham, WA if hired?

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Bellingham, WA (Required)

Work Location: In person