Experience working with individuals with challenging behaviors preferred.

Are you an individual committed to making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities? COME JOIN OUR TEAM, APPLY TODAY!

Volunteers of America Western Washington is seeking compassionate and dedicated employees who care and have a desire to make a difference in others’ lives by supporting and empowering every aspect of the lives of adults with disabilities. Since 1896, Volunteers of America Western Washington have supported and empowered America's most vulnerable groups, come be a part of what we do, and make a difference every day!

STARTING WAGE - $20.50+/HOUR; SIGNING BONUS UP TO $600; Referral Bonus $300; PAID TRAINING + BENEFITS:

MEDICAL, DENTAL, UP TO 200 PAID TIME OFF HOURS PER YEAR; 403(B) MATCHING; FLEX SPENDING ACCOUNT; EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, and more….

Direct Support Professional: Direct Support Professionals (DSP) provide support and training to the program clients by assisting them in the core service areas of health and safety, personal power and choice, positive recognition by self and others, community integration, and constructive relationships, and building skill competence.

Work Location: Multiple sites in Skagit County

Shifts Available:

Graveyard - 12am-8am and

Swing - 4pm-12pm

(limited availability for day shift on weekends only.)

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Required to read and understand the program documentation and perform basic writing and documenting skills that accurately convey the information in the primary language of our clients which is English.
• Required, as a condition of employment, to obtain: CPR/First Aid certification, Nursing Assistant Registration within 120 days of employment, and to attend the required trainings as scheduled. Must pass (90%) on the Mandated Reporting Post-Test.
• Washington State driver’s license and the ability to drive agency vehicles are required.
• Must have and maintain an acceptable background check record per State guidelines.
• Must have basic computer and Internet skills.
• Experience working with individuals with challenging behaviors preferred.

Benefits:

• Vacation and Sick Time: accruals are based on hours worked, available to use after 30 days of employment.
• Holidays: 8 paid per year
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flex Spending
• 403(b) Retirement Plan matching
• Paid travel time between clients; Mileage reimbursement; and free trainings