Job Description
Supported Living Program
Direct Support Professional
The Arc of King County serves all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the lifespan: from prenatal diagnosis through end-of-life care. Our programs include: Information and Family Support for individuals with IDD, and their parents, guardians, siblings, and community; Supported Living Services for adults living in the community; Representative Payee for individuals needing financial management assistance; Homelessness Prevention for families at-risk of losing their housing; and Advocacy for people with developmental disabilities, family members, and community allies seeking to make our community more systemically equitable for all people. We promote and protect the human and civil rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, actively supporting their full inclusion so that they can live, learn, work, and play in the community – making the world a better place for us all.
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THE ARC OF KING COUNTY’S MISSION
The Arc of King County promotes and protects the human and civil rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), actively supporting their full inclusion so that they can live, learn, work and play in their community – making the world a better place for us all.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is a non-supervisory position with the primary function of supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes, and in their communities throughout King County. The DSP is responsible for daily implementation of the service plan including required documentation.
LOCATION NEEDED: Seattle, WA
ORGANIZATIONAL REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Department: Supported Living
Supervisor: Director of Supported Living
Other key relationships: SLP Coordinator, Senior Lead DSP, Lead DSP.
JOB SUMMARY
The Direct Support Professional provides one-to-one support to the participants who are in the Supported Living program. The DSP is responsible for daily notations and other required documentation. to the DSP provides supports which assist in fostering inclusion and independence. The support that they provide should be reflective of The Arc’s mission, the Residential Guidelines, and the Washington Administrative codes (WAC). The DSP will advocate on behalf of participants on multiple levels including.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum Qualifications
OR a combination of education, experience and measurable performance which demonstrates the capability to perform the duties of this position.
PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
SALARY /BENEFITS
This is an hourly non-exempt position with the opportunity to work full- or part- time. Benefits available to employees per the rules of each benefit.
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