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Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Behavioral Support

Dungarvin

Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Behavioral Support

Tacoma, WA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    • Planning outings and activities. Personal care and hygiene tasks
    • Monitor health needs, including medications, special diets, and notify supervisor of any outstanding needs.
    • Home care, shopping, and meal preparation
    • 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
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • 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

    Additional Information

    _ 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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