Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional (Skagit County)

Sunrise Services, Inc. is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in Mount Vernon! We’re seeking compassionate, dependable individuals from all backgrounds who are passionate about supporting people of all abilities to live independently and stay connected to their communities. Join a supportive, team-oriented environment where you can make a meaningful impact every day while growing your career.

No experience? We will pay you while we train you! Must be available to take classes on weekdays.

About the Program:

The Supported Living Program (SL) provides community living services for adults with a wide range of disabilities and mental health challenges. The SL program promotes self-determination, independence, and competence for clients.

Direct Support Professionals work with adults with developmental disabilities in a residential setting, assisting clients with activities ranging from personal grooming and meal preparation to shopping, housekeeping and recreational outings. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support participants to:
  • Shop, bank, eat, work, worship and make friends within the community.
  • Provide transportation for the client.
  • Meet with others and participate in activities with other members of the community.
• Foster positive self-esteem and a sense of self-worth.
• Foster opportunities to choose valued social roles.
• Support opportunities to influence perceptions of the person’s value by self and others.
• Assist clients with personal care or home management tasks
• Perform home management tasks such as laundry, shopping, and light housekeeping
• Assist with making and preparing meals
• Peri-care as needed 
• Maintain positive and courteous relationships with clients
• Accompany clients to events or on community outings
• Medication administration as mandated and trained
• Assist with personal grooming as needed
• Use a tablet and a program (Therap) to track medications and behaviors 
• Assist with other tasks as needed

Requirements: 

• Education: High school diploma or GED
• Other Considerations:
  • Must be able to pass a DSHS background check
  • Fingerprinting required
  • Must attend mandatory training classes
  • Must have a valid driver's license, a clean 1 year driving abstract, and proof of insurance ($50,000)
  • Must work one mandatory weekend shift
  • Obtain NAR and complete Nurse Delegation training within 30 days of completing mandatory training. Ability to be delegated by a Registered Nurse is required before working with clients who need nurse delegated medications. 
  • Use a smartphone to clock in and out with
  • Use a tablet to log medication and client behaviors 

Compensation:

• $22 - $24.04/hour
• $2 differential pay for qualifying sites
• Wages are determined by applicable industry experience, education, and certifications/licensure.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, & vision plans
• Paid vacation - Earned at .04 per hour worked for hourly employees, and 6.67 per month for salary (equates to about 2 weeks per year for full-time employees)
• Sick Leave - 1 hour per 40 hours worked (equates to about 52 hours for full-time)
• Holiday pay, with 8 holidays observed
• Paid ‘Floating’ Holiday to be used on a day of choice
• Health Savings Account
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• WA Paid Family Medical Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Legal & IDShield
• Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Insurance
• 401K & matching up to 6%
• Life Insurance
• College savings plan
• Smart Connect
• KisX
• Perks at work
• Husk

Why Sunrise Services Inc.?

• An abundance of opportunity for growth and development
• Supportive, team-driven culture
• Competitive benefits and Compensation plan

Check out our About Us video here: Sunrise Services Inc. About Us

To comply with Federal law, Sunrise Services participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $22 - $24