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Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Behavioral Support

  • Tacoma, WA
  • REF2640Y
  • Part-time
  • Entry Level
    • Personal care and hygiene tasks
    • Monitor health needs, including medications, special diets, and notify supervisor of any outstanding needs
    • Shopping and meal preparation
    • Planning outings and activities in the community
    • Perform housekeeping and laundry duties, including cleaning, organizing, maintaining a safe and tidy living environment, and washing, drying, folding, and putting away clothes and linens.
    • Setting goals and learning new skills and hobbies
    • Assist in developing positive behavior supports by providing feedback about individual's preferences
    • Participate in the formulation and implementation of individual treatment plans including data collection, report-writing participation in treatment team meeting and carrying out treatment team recommendations
    • Provide Lift and Transfer assistance (may include non-ambulatory individuals) requiring ability to carry and maneuver up to 50 or more pounds of unbalanced weight
    • Building healthy habits and relationships
    • Supporting positive behavior and boundaries
    • Maintaining well-being and safety by following plans and reporting guidelines
    • 6 months of experience working with people who have developmental disabilities
    • Experience using de-escalation techniques (preferred)
    • Willing to be actively engaged and creative with ideas for outings and engagement in the home
    • Experience working as RBT or paraeducator (preferred)
    • Excellent written and verbal English language skills
    • 18+ years or older 
    • Preferred NAR, HCA, Nurse Delegation, CNA, NAC 

    At Dungarvin, diversity and inclusion are a part of what makes our organization strong. Together, we can continue to work towards an inclusive culture that supports our employees and persons served. Compass is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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    Benefits

    We provide a workplace that offers:

    All employees are eligible for:

    • Professional development opportunities
    • 401(k) with employer match for eligible employees
    • Paid Time Off

    Full time Employees additionally eligible for:

    • Medical, dental and vision insurance
    • Voluntary supplemental benefits including auto, home and pet insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Pretax options available to help cover out of pocket medical and dependent care expenses