Direct Support Professional / Youth Caregiver at Dungarvin — Tacoma, WA

What You’ll Do

As a Youth DSP, you’ll be a mentor, coach, and role model who leads person-centered activities that helps kids:

• Learn everyday life skills
• Build confidence and independence
• Participate in school, home, and community routines and activities
• Discover their strengths and celebrate their progress

In addition you will:

• Teach and role-model life skills to promote independence
• Provide supervision, coaching, and encouragement
• Assist with routines such as meal prep, personal care, and medication administration
• Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate challenging behaviors when needed.
• Perform housekeeping and laundry duties
• Create a safe, positive, and supportive environment
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must have a high school diploma, transcript, or GED
• 6+ months of professional work experience supporting vulnerable populations required (ex. caregiver, nanny, paraeducator, direct support professional, etc.)
• Good communication is key in this role. You’ll rely on your reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members.
• Valid driver's license (due to transporting persons served)
• Must be able to attend three weeks of paid training Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

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