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Director Developmental Disabilities Jobs in Bothell, WA

ARC - KING COUNTY

Direct Support Professional

Seattle, WA · On-site

$21.50/hr

... developmental disabilities (IDD), actively supporting their full inclusion so that they can live ... POSITION DESCRIPTION The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is a non supervisory position with the ...

SUNRISE SERVICES, Inc.

Direct Care Supervisor

Everett, WA · On-site

$24 - $25/hr

... developmental disabilities who may also have mental illnesses, sexual, criminal, or other ... The Direct Care Supervisor supervises staff and ensures the effectiveness of services; promotes ...

Sunrise Services

Direct Care Supervisor

Everett, WA

$19.50 - $24.25/hr

... developmental disabilities who may also have mental illnesses, sexual, criminal, or other ... The Direct Care Supervisor supervises staff and ensures the effectiveness of services; promotes ...

Sunrise Services

Direct Care Supervisor

Everett, WA · On-site

$19.50 - $24.25/hr

... developmental disabilities who may also have mental illnesses, sexual, criminal, or other ... The Direct Care Supervisor supervises staff and ensures the effectiveness of services; promotes ...

Bakertilly

Business Development Director

Seattle, WA

... disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally ... The Business Development Director at Baker Tilly is a senior-level, strategic role focused on ...

Baker Tilly

Business Development Director

Seattle, WA · On-site

... disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally ... The Business Development Director at Baker Tilly is a senior-level, strategic role focused on ...

Donuts Inc.

Business Development Director

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$130K - $160K/yr

The Business Development Director will drive business growth by architecting strategic partnerships ... Team members are also covered by company‑paid life and disability insurance and have the option ...

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A Director of Developmental Disabilities oversees programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities. They manage staff, ensure compliance with regulations, develop policies, and coordinate resources to improve the quality of care. Their role includes budgeting, advocacy, and collaboration with community organizations. The director works to enhance support systems and promote independence for individuals with disabilities.

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Direct Support Professional

Seattle, WA • On-site

ARC - KING COUNTY
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$21.50/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

THE ARC OF KING COUNTYS 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 (IDD) in their homes and communities throughout King County. The DSP is responsible for daily implementation of client service plans including required documentation.

ORGANIZATIONAL REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Department: Supported Living Program

Supervisor: Supported Living Program Coordinator

Other key relationships: Senior Lead DSP, Lead DSP

JOB SUMMARY

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides one to one support to participants within our Supported Living Program (SLP) that fosters inclusion and independence. The DSP is responsible for daily notations and other required documentation. The support that they provide should be reflective of The Arc of King County’s mission, the Residential Guidelines, and the Washington Administrative Codes (WAC). The DSP will meaningfully advocate on behalf of participants on various levels.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Assist participants with community inclusion and social integration.
  •  Attend appointments with participants (medial, housing, Individual Service Plans [ISPs]).
  • Complete quarterly safety logs. • Assist participant in setting and meeting goals and meeting ISP objectives.
  • Assist participant with housing reviews and finding housing.
  • Complete required documentation and daily narratives.
  •  Assist participants in managing their finances as directed by their Independent Financial Plan (IFP).
  • Assists participant with home support (cleaning, cooking, shopping, etc.).
  • Assists participant with goals and approaches as directed by medical professionals.
  • Performs Delegated Medication administration as needed.
  •  Assist participant with personal care tasks as needed.
  •  Provide the Human Resources (HR) Department with state required documentation of training and certifications to maintain employment as a DSP.
  • Accurately document participant appointments in Therap. 
  • Strategize and collaborate with SLP Leads in meeting participant support needs.
  •  Assist with orientation of new staff by being an exemplary example and providing information relevant to participant supports to new staff during the shadowing phase.

The above is not a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time as deemed necessary.

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver license or ability to navigate public transportation.
  • Ability and willingness to work at locations throughout the King County region.
  • Ability to work flexible hours and days is required.
  • Must pass a criminal background check.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

This is an hourly non exempt position with the opportunity to work fulltime or parttime. Benefits available to employees per the rules of each benefit.

Qualifications

Education

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Effective communication skills to provide feedback to all levels of management.
  • Experience and basic understanding of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Therap.
  • Ability to effectively work both independently and with the Coordinator Team and the Health Advocate Professional.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals of diverse economic, ethnic and social backgrounds.
  • Ability to prioritize work and or to ask for support in doing so from Supervisors and Coordinator.

OR a combination of education, experience and measurable performance which demonstrates the capability to perform the duties of this position.

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