Direct Support Professional

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

Village Community Services supports people of diverse abilities in achieving personal potential at home, work, and in community life. Our Residential Support Staff provide essential support and training on self-help and awareness skills to participants living within Village Community Services’ Residential Programs.

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) work directly with adults with disabilities both in their homes and in the community. A DSP follows a person-centered care plan guided by the client, which outlines daily support needs as well as personal goals the client wishes to accomplish. Based on each client’s needs and preferences, the DSP ensures a safe and supportive living environment, assists with daily tasks, and teaches life skills such as meal preparation, personal care, financial management, community participation, and social skill development. DSPs play a vital role in fostering independence, dignity, and inclusion while encouraging clients to make choices, advocate for themselves, and reach their fullest potential.

Benefits:

• INDUSTRY COMPETITIVE WAGES
• REGULAR STEP INCREASES ACCORDING TO WAGE SCALE
• GENEROUS PAID TIME OFF (PTO)
• 2% RETIREMENT MATCH
• AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE
• USE OF FLEET VEHICLES FOR AGENCY AND CLIENT BUSINESS
• OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND ADVANCEMENT
• 75 HOURS OF PAID TRAINING UPON HIRE PLUS 12 HOURS OF PAID CONTINUING EDUCATION ANNUALLY

Essential Functions:

• Ensure all health and hygiene needs are met.
• Encourage personal choice, self-advocacy, independence, and decision-making.
• Participate in client annual meetings.
• Support behavior plans, medical protocols, and safety procedures as required.
• Provide support and training as needed in daily living skills, meal preparation, leisure activities, shopping, medication, finances/personal budget, community/family interaction, and medical appointments.
• Provide individualized instruction and support as outlined in each person’s Individual Support Plan (IISP), Person-Centered Support Plan (PCSP), and Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBSP).
• Observe, document, report and support any changes in mental, physical and/or emotional behavior.
• Accurately input, track, and manage data using various computer software applications and email platforms.
• Maintain good communication with participants.
• Ability to read body language, assess moods and possible trouble areas, and diffuse potentially unsafe situations.
• Safeguard confidentiality of participant records and information.
• Participate in PCP’s, staff meetings and trainings.
• Ensure the participant’s homes are clean and well maintained.
• Keep all licenses and certificates current.
• Able to use good verbal, reading and writing skills.
• Able to communicate effectively with coworkers, the community, clients, and families.
• Drive various agency vehicles to transport participants when needed.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and stair climbing.
• Lifting and carrying items up to 50 pounds (groceries, furniture, supplies).
• General household cleaning and upkeep (sweeping, dusting, mopping, cooking, laundry, yard work).
• Driving agency vehicles for client transportation and agency needs.
• Frequent hand use for writing, computer operation, and office equipment.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Skills:

• Must have good communication skills.
• Able to work with clients, staff, and families in a respectful and kind manner.
• Able to use good judgment, and be a positive role model who can effectively work with a variety of staff and client personalities.
• Must be flexible to follow established site or client routines.
• Able to quickly learn new job tasks.

Qualifications, Education & Experience:

• 1 year of experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred, but not required.
• Must meet VCS driving eligibility requirements, including three years of licensed driving experience and an acceptable driving record.
• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Washington State driver’s license with a good driving record
• Must pass a criminal background check

Transportation and Scheduling:

• Please note that you must be able to travel to our Main Office in Arlington for onboarding and training, as well as to residential sites located throughout Snohomish County, including Arlington, Smokey Point, and Stanwood.
• We are currently hiring for a variety of schedules, including day, midday, overnight, weekday, weekend, full-time, and part-time positions.
• Shift days, times, and locations may vary based on program needs, site location, and employee availability.

Benefits:

Insurance after 60 day’s employment: Employees scheduled at least 30 hours per week are covered by employer-paid life insurance and can also (with their families) enroll in medical/EAP/Wellness. Employees with medical are covered by long-term disability insurance. All employees (and their families) may enroll in dental, vision, life/AD&D insurance, and accident plans.

Paid Time Off: PTO is based on length of service/hours worked, starting at 3.64 weeks per year for full-time. PTO can be used after 90 days for sick leave/vacation/ holidays.

403(b) Retirement Plan: For 2025, the plan matches contributions up to 2% of earnings. Match begins after 60 days’ employment.

Referral Bonus: A bonus of up to $100 is available if the referred employee stays for one year.

Pet insurance and access to affordable education through Bellevue University (Nebraska) is available.

Union Representation: This position is a bargaining unit position and is represented by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to wages, hours, scheduling, discipline, and termination, are governed by the collective bargaining agreement in effect at the time of employment.

Pay: $19.32 - $25.06 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years have you held a valid driver's license (excluding any time with a learner's permit or intermediate license)? Please note that VCS requires a minimum of three years of licensed driving experience to drive agency vehicles.
• Are you able to reliably commute to our Main Office in Arlington and to assigned work sites throughout Snohomish County? If no, please list any locations you are unable or unwilling to commute to.

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $25