Direct Support Professional (DSP) Children's Program– TEMPORARY THROUGH 9/1 (Lynnwood, Woodinville, Bothell)

• Prior to beginning work, complete a minimum of six total hours of DSHS-approved training in the following topics.
• Trauma-informed practices.
• One of the following
• DSHS-approved crisis prevention and intervention trainings:
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI);
• Mandt;
• Right Response;
• Therapeutic Options; or
• Ukeru
• Complete additional training no more than 90 days after the client enters services or no more than 90 days after date of hire, which includes:
• Complete a minimum of two hours of dual diagnosis core competency training (this includes diagnostic practices for people with intellectual disabilities and mental health conditions).
• An employee working with a client in the program must complete at least six additional hours of DSHS-approved, client-specific training on an annual basis. The additional DSHS-approved training must be related to the client’s needs as identified in their
• PBSP and must address two or more of the following topics:
• Anger management;
• Autism;
• Co-occurring diagnoses including common psychiatric, medical, and genetic disorders;
• Coping skills and client centered interventions;
• Intellectual disabilities and mental illness;
• Physical intervention strategies;
• Psychiatric conditions;
• Psychopharmacology;
• Risk assessment, prevention, and treatment for offenders;
• Sexual health and education – abuse prevention, sexual disorders, inappropriate behaviors, and vulnerabilities;
• Substance-use disorder; or
• Other pre-approved client-specific training.
• Within the first year of employment, must complete the National Association for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD) certification process and maintain that certification thereafter.
• Requirements for
• NADD
• DSP
• Certification can be found here: https://thenadd.org/dsp-certification-competency-areas/ [https://thenadd.org/dsp-certification-competency-areas/]

Who We Are

• looking for
• A DSP who treats participants with dignity and consideration, promoting and safeguarding clients' ability to make decisions and freely exercise their rights
• Knowledge of personal care, emotional support, and medical administrations practices
• Physically able to support clients with personal care such as showering, toileting, feeding, dressing, and transferring client
• Ability to motivate, develop, and provide instructional support to clients
• Basic ability to use laptops, desktop, or tablet to complete computer tasks

• Job Requirements
• At least 18 years of age
• A High School Diploma or GED
• Have a Washington State Driver’s license able to be covered on Alpha Supported Living Services’ automobile insurance plan based upon driving record
• Background inquiry clearance from an authorized state agency

Starting Wage: (Please note that all new hires start at this rate, with limited flexibility, regardless of prior experience)

$26.20 per hour depending on location and program.

Wage Scale/Step Schedule: (The step schedule offers regular pay increases based on time in the role and good performance)

$26.20-$31.60 per hour

Benefits

for Full-Time Employees (30 hours or more a week) include Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) (non-profit version of a 401(k)) with company match, Life Insurance, Tuition Savings Program, and Tuition Reimbursement. Employees working 34 or more hours a week are eligible for PTO accrual.

Please note

As of 10-18-21 all workers in Long-Term Care are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 per WA state mandate.