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Caregivers Needed - $1000 Hire On Incentive (Spokane)
Evolve Supported Living
9317 E. Sinto Ave. Suite 100
compensation:
$19.50-$20.50
employment type:
employee's choice
experience level:
entry level
job title:
Habilitative Specialist/Caregiver
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Make a Difference Every Day — Join Our Caregiving Team!!
If you are compassionate, patient, and driven by a desire to help others, we need you on our team! Whether you’re an experienced caregiver or just starting out, this is an opportunity to make a real, lasting difference in someone’s life.
Come be part of a passionate team of Habilitative Specialists (caregivers) supporting adults with developmental disabilities right here in Spokane. Our work focuses on building independence, confidence, and choice—helping the people we serve take charge of their own lives.
Evolve Supported Living offers incredible flexibility, with day, swing, and night shifts available across more than 20 locations in Spokane, Spokane Valley, and Airway Heights.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment that keeps things exciting and rewarding, this may be the perfect fit for you!
We provide:
• Competitive pay
• Overtime opportunities available
• Flexible Schedules
• Paid training and certifications
• Competitive Benefits Package, which includes:
- Medical (Kaiser Permanente)
- Vision (Kaiser Permanente)
- Dental (Delta Dental of WA)
- Child Care Reimbursement
- 401k 9after 1000 hours and a year of employment)
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- And more!!!
• Multiple locations in the Spokane area
• An environment that fosters growth and promotes from within
Walk-in interviews Monday through Thursday 12pm-1pm!
9317 E. Sinto Ave, Suite 100, Spokane Valley WA 99206
We look forward to meeting you!
Not available from 12pm to 1pm? No problem! Call us or apply online for a traditional interview anytime during our regular business hours Monday through Friday 8a-5p.
Evolve Supported Living is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Evolve Supported Living prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Evolve Supported Living conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Position Summary
The Habilitative Specialist helps to advocate and provide support to ensure a safe, healthy, and respectful environment for clients. This role assists in maintaining compliance with DDCS, WAC, and Agency policies by keeping all documentation and client books up to date, maintaining effective communication, and modeling professional standards. The Habilitative Specialist, with direction from the Lead and Program Manager, will help both co-staff and clients to understand expectations and ensure routines and care plans are followed.
Competencies
- Thoroughness and attention to detail
- Organization and time-management skills
- Leadership and coaching abilities
- Working knowledge of DDCS policies, WACs, and Agency expectations/policy
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology
- Basic math skills
- Basic understanding of electronic technology (Word, Therap, eMAR, etc.)
- Respectful and accurate communication
- Understanding and use of chain of command
- Ability to accept guidance with a willingness to learn and improve performance
- Ability to adapt and be available/flexible
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend written and verbal instructions and policies
Work Environment
This job operates primarily in a client home environment. Other locations such as medical offices, administrative office, public spaces, etc. will be frequented based on individual client support needs. This position requires interactions with multiple individuals and providers; including but not limited to law enforcement, guardians, state auditors, medical professionals, etc. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles/pathogens, moving mechanical parts/equipment, vibration, outside weather conditions, behavioral challenges (i.e. assaultive behavior), noise, household cleaning equipment/products, animals, etc.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must occasionally lift and move items or clients over 50 pounds, with adaptive equipment if necessary. This position may require frequent computer/tablet use for documentation and tracking. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type & Expected Hours of Work
This position contains full time and part time options for days, nights, swings, weekends, and weekdays. Hours are determined by Administrator, Program Manager, HR, and Scheduler based on the needs of the home. Some weekends, evenings, and holidays may be required.
Travel
Depending on the shift, while performing duties of this job, the employee will need to travel to multiple locations in varying weather conditions (snow, rain, hail, etc.). The employee must have and maintain a working/reliable registered, insured, and tabbed vehicle.
Required Education and Experience
- Employee must be 18 years old or older
- Must have a minimum of two professional and one personal reference.
Preferred Education & Experience
- High School diploma or GED
- HCA, active NAR, NAC, HCAC, CPR/First Aid/BBP, Nurse delegation, Therapeutic Options, etc.
- Prior leadership/management experience
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to be employed in the U.S.
- Must pass WA state background check
- Must have a valid Driver’s License and reliable, insured vehicle
- Completion of all Agency required trainings + 12 CE’s completed per year
12. Drug and Alcohol Requirements
This agency promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Staff must comply with initial hiring drug tests and random drug testing throughout their employment. While on work premises and while conducting business-related activities off of work premises, no employee may use, possess, distribute, sell, or be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs. The legal use of prescribed drugs is permitted on the job only if it does not impair an employee's ability to perform the essential functions of the job effectively and in a safe manner that does not endanger other individuals in the workplace.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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