Direct Support Professional – Thurston/Lewis

Shifts: 8:00am – 4:00pm, 4:00pm – 12:00am, 12:00am – 8:00am

This role requires a high level of Empathy, Integrity, Problem Solving and Sound Judgement. It requires a Direct Support Professional to work one-on-one with a client in their own home or in the community. DSP’s must be trusted to work independently and work well with others when in a team setting. Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, the Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides hands-on instruction, assistance, and support services to individuals with developmental disabilities in a manner that ensures their health, safety, successful achievement of service objectives, and personal goals which are outlined in their Person-Centered Service Plan (PCSP). 

If you are passionate about inclusion, fairness, equal opportunity, and human rights please consider joining our diverse care team today. If you meet the basic job requirements, we will provide all the necessary training and hands-on experience. 

Requirements:

  • Must pass fingerprint background check.
  • Need to be 18 years of age.
  • Received a high school diploma/GED
  • Maintain a valid WA state driver’s license and auto insurance.
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. unaided.
  • Ambitions is a drug-free workplace, must be able to pass a drug test for alcohol or illegal drugs (including marijuana) at any time.

Benefits/Pay:

Wage scale:

0$19.50
1$20.00
2$20.25
3$20.50
4$20.75
  • Paid time-off
  • Holiday premium for working holidays
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance       401k & 401k company match

*Please download the application form below.

Job Type: Full-time Part-time
Locations: Thurston/Lewis

Ambitions of Washington - Application for Employment

I understand that any falsification or willful omission of fact made in this application or in connection with any background investigation may be sufficient grounds for rejection of this application, or, if discovered after an offer of employment, for immediate dismissal.

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, color, race, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, religious persuasion, marital status, political belief, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions.

I. Personal Information

I. Personal Information

Telephone

Telephone

II.Employment Record (Please include all current and past employment.)

II. Employment Record (Please include all current and past employment.)

1. Company Name

1. Company Name

2. Company Name

2. Company Name

3. Company Name

3. Company Name

II. Employment Record Continued (If you need additional room please inform the front desk.)

II. Employment Record Continued (If you need additional room please inform the front desk.)

4. Company Name

4. Company Name

5. Company Name

5. Company Name

6. Company Name

6. Company Name

III. Educational History (List Education and Special Training.)

III. Educational History (List Education and Special Training.)

High School

High School

College / Tech Training School

College / Tech Training School

Other

Other

IV. Trainings, Certifications and Employment Requirements

IV. Trainings, Certifications and Employment Requirements

V. Narrative

V. Narrative

VI. Personal References (Do not include relatives or former employers. You must provide 3 references.)

VI. Personal References (Do not include relatives or former employers. You must provide 3 references.)

1 Personal References

1 Personal References

2. Personal References

2. Personal References

3 Personal References

3. Personal References

VII. Availability

VII. Availability

Rank 1st, 2nd, & 3rd in order of preference

Rank 1st, 2nd, & 3rd in order of preference

Put a check mark in each box you are available to work. If you are not available for the entire shift leave the box blank.

Put a check mark in each box you are available to work. If you are not available for the entire shift leave the box blank.

VIII. Employment Authorization and Identity

VIII. Employment Authorization and Identity

Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity (valid state driver’s license and social security card, birth certificate, Employment Authorization Card, etc.) within three days of being hired. Failure to submit such proof within the required time shall result in immediate termination of employment.

Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity (valid state driver’s license and social security card, birth certificate, Employment Authorization Card, etc.) within three days of being hired. Failure to submit such proof within the required time shall result in immediate termination of employment.

IX. Drug Testing Notification - Notice to All Applicants and Employees

IX. Drug Testing Notification - Notice to All Applicants and Employees

X. Verification

X. Verification

Under penalty of law, I verify that the information contained in this application is correct and portrays an accurate representation of my personal and employment history. I understand that any false information given may disqualify me from employment consideration or, if employed, may be grounds for immediate termination of employment.

 

By selecting “I Agree” checkbox, you are signing this application electronically. You agree your electronic signature is the legal equivalent of your manual signature on this form.

Background Research Release

Background Research Release

Please read this section carefully and acknowledge your understanding by signing your name in the space below.

Please read this section carefully and acknowledge your understanding by signing your name in the space below.

I certify that all of the statements made by me on this application for employment are true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Consent to Conduct BCCU Background Investigation

1. Consent to Conduct BCCU Background Investigation

As a condition of and in consideration for Ambitions' consideration of this application, I give permission to Ambitions to investigate my personal and employment history. I understand that this background investigation will include, but not be limited to, verification of all information on this application, as well as interviews with past employers. I further give permission to Ambitions to conduct this investigation and to discuss the results of this investigation in connection with my application for employment.

 

2. Consent to Contact Past Employers 

I give permission to Ambitions to contact all employers listed in this application (except those specifically excluded) for references. I further give permission to all current or previous employers and/or managers or supervisors to discuss my relevant personal and employment history with Ambitions, consent to the release of such information orally or in writing, and hereby release them from all liability and agree not to sue them for defamation or other claims based upon any statements they make to any representative of Ambitions. I further waive all rights I may have under state law to receive a copy of any written statement provided by any of my former employers to Ambitions. I further agree to indemnify all past employers for any liability they may incur because of their reliance upon this release. 

 

3. Consent to Contact Government Agencies 

I give permission to any agent, attorney or representative of Ambitions to receive a copy of any information obtained in the file of any federal, state or local court, governmental agency, law enforcement agency or investigator concerning or relating to me. I further consent to the release of such information and waive any right under state law concerning notification of the request for a release of such information. In the event a state law does not provide for prospective employers to have access to information, I hereby delegate Ambitions as my agent for receipt of information. I understand that the scope of this investigation will be limited to criminal and/or civil records that relate to my honesty, integrity and/or abilities. 

 

4. Cooperation with Investigation 

I agree to fully cooperate in Ambitions' background investigation, and to sign any waivers or releases that may be necessary to obtain access to relevant information. In the event that any former employer or federal, state or local governmental agency will not release reference information or criminal history information directly to the employer, I agree to personally request such information to the extent permitted by law. 

 

5. Falsification Statement 

I understand that any falsification or willful omission of fact made in this application or in connection with any background investigation may be sufficient grounds for rejection of this application, or, if discovered after an offer of employment, for immediate dismissal. 

 

6. Employment "At Will" 

In consideration of my employment, I agree to conform to the rules and regulations of Ambitions, and my employment and compensation is "at will" in that they can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either Ambitions or myself, except as otherwise provided by law. I understand that no manager or representative of Ambitions, other than the President of Ambitions, has authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make any agreement or contract to the foregoing, and that any promises to the contrary will only be relied upon by me if they are in writing and signed by the President of Ambitions.

 

By selecting “I Agree” checkbox, you are signing this application electronically. You agree your electronic signature is the legal equivalent of your manual signature on this form.

Pre-employment background check application MUST be completed.

Pre-employment background check application MUST be completed.