Job Description
**NEW: Pay rate increase**
Job Summary:
This position offers the opportunity to change the lives of youth in the foster system. You will be spending quality time with these youth working on their goals and helping them develop a community and support system.
We are looking for a Part Time DSP in the (Vancouver, Clark/Cowlitz County) area.
Starting Wage: $20 (*new wage*)
Program: 34
Location: Vancouver, WA
Shifts: 7am-10am, 2pm-7pm (20-30 hours)
Qualifications:
- DSP must be at least twenty-one years of age.
- High school diploma/ high school equivalency course of study (GED/HSEC)
- One year of experience working directly with children or two years of social services education.
- Have a clear criminal history and pass a background check
Licensing and Certifications:
- Currently have or within 30 days of being hired CPR/First Aid license (paid by SA)
- Current driver license, car, and car insurance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two+ years of experience working directly with youth.
- Education/Experience regarding trauma-informed practices.
- 75 hours of training (paid by SA)
Service Alternatives is:
We are a values-driven organization. Our mission is to advance the potential of communities, customers, and ourselves through exceptional service.
Benefits:
PayActiv: Real time access to earned wages
401(k), 401(k) Matching, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Schedule, Paid Time Off
*See attached "at a glance" for more information*
Virtual Interviews Conducted
Keywords: Caregiver, Vancouver, Long Term Care Worker, LTCW, At Risk Youth, DSP, Youth Direct Support Professional, BISS
Service Alternatives is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity. Eligibility for employment, promotion, or transfer shall be without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, religious beliefs, creed, marital status, LGBTQ+ status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.