Direct Support Professional - Part Time

Have limited time but still looking to make a difference? Consider part time employment with Another Option Inc.!

Our mission:

It is the mission of this agency to provide adults with developmental disabilities the opportunity to involve themselves with their community and live as independently as possible in a home they can call their own.

What does that mean for you? Let’s rephrase it:

It is the mission of this agency to provide our community members an opportunity to find a fulfilling career where they can create value in the lives of those around them and be valued as they do so.

Benefits:

• Paid training for all employees.
• Employees receive WA state compliant paid sick leave and are eligible to enroll in medical and dental insurance upon completion of the 90-day training period as long you’re working 30 or more hours per week.
• Opportunities for advancement for those that are interested.

Pay: $16.00 probationary wage. Increases to $17.00 at completion of training and a 90-day assessment period.

Summary:

A Direct Support Professional supports adults with developmental disabilities in living their best life. You will have an opportunity to work with individuals on their core life skills as well as community integration. Core life skills development may include health and fitness, personal care, and teaching skills like cooking or artistic expression. Community integration includes grocery shopping, taking clients to lunch, outings to the movies, trips to the county fair and so much more. Come and join us in supporting people who cannot fully support themselves!

With the current world health challenges, you may be concerned about working with people. Another Option is a health minded agency with clear guidelines for employee and client safety. We have been very successful in maintaining a healthy work environment throughout the recent struggles.

Our team members are expected to learn and understand Another Option’s policies, mission, and the residential service guidelines upon completion of their training.

Part Time:

Part time employees for the agency will be offered hours dependent on their availability and desired hours. This could be a little as a single 4 hours shift or as many as 29 hours over a 4-day period each week. Offers of employment will be contingent on the availability discussed and successful completion of training. Once hired and trained, any part time employee can explore moving into full time hours or dropping down to relief as needed (with adequate notice and contingent upon shifts available).

COVID-19 precautions

All employees are required to wear facial coverings while on shift and protective eyewear while assisting in close personal supports.

Personal protective equipment provided for all employees.

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be eligible to work in the US
• Must complete and pass a background check to include an FBI fingerprint check
• Per WA Proclamation 21-14, All employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19

Preferred Qualifications

• Customer service experience
• Ability to drive - Valid driver’s license with driving record that meets agency requirements, and must be at least 25 years of age (if transporting residents)

Reports to: Program Manager

Shifts vary based on resident needs: (shifts usually fall within the following ranges)

• Day: ~6:00 am – ~3:00 pm
• Mid: ~9:00 am – ~7:00 pm
• Swing: ~2:00 pm – ~10:00 pm
• Graveyard: ~9:00 pm – ~8:00 am

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly'

We currently have Full Time, Part Time and Relief positions available. We provide all necessary training to successfully grow in your new position and obtain your Nursing Assistant Registry credential from WA state.

If you would like to join us in a rewarding new career, please complete the interest inquiry. Once we have a chance to follow up with you, we can discuss completing the full application in person. A background check authorization will be completed with submission of your full application in person.

If you have any questions, please contact our front desk at: (360) 423-1509 ext. 3209

We look forward to meeting you!

Supplemental Information

Prior to employment, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job.

Another Option, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs, or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged, Vietnam Era, recently separated, and/or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay, or genetic information.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Are you fully vaccinated against Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
• If not fully vaccinated, are you currently in process to be vaccinated against Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)?

Shift availability:

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

Work Location: One location