Direct Care Provider (Attendant Counselor 2)

Direct Care Provider (Attendant Counselor 2)

Want to put your passion to work? In this job, you will assist adults with developmental disabilities to live full, empowered lives in their homes. Each individual has unique support needs, your support may include cooking, personal care tasks, household tasks, community activities, medication administration, and support to maintain good physical, behavioral and emotional health. This essential position provides paid training, excellent benefits, and the ability to make a difference and transform someone’s life!

State-Operated Living Alternatives (SOLA) within the Developmental Disabilities Administration has multiple opportunities for Direct Care Providers including day, swing, and night shifts. Learn more about SOLA Here.

You'll Get Competitive Pay and Great State Benefits As You

• Coach, teach, and mentor people with intellectual disabilities
• Assist and train clients with all areas of daily living skills
• Implement Individual Support Plan programs, plans, and services
• Transport and accompany clients to appointments, or other activities in the community
• Form relationships with people
• Keep the resident's home safe and clean

To Start On Your New Career, We Ask That You Have:
Knowledge
Professionals with a high school diploma or GED and have one year of experience working with individuals who have disabilities within:

• Mental Health facilities
• Nursing Homes
• Hospitals
• Residential settings

OR

One year of experience as an Attendant Counselor 1.

Skills and Abilities

• Outgoing and friendly
• Ability to provide accurate and clear written communications both electronically and verbally
• Punctual and responsible
• Ability to work with challenging individuals
• Effectively communicate with management, peers, residents, and the public as needed
• Able to work in a team and alone
• Able to read and follow policies and procedures
• Maintain great work habits.

We need you to help us help others! If we have caught your eye, we want to hear from you!

NOTE: Per Governor Inslees’ Proclamation 21-14 (Download PDF reader) state employees must be fully vaccinated. Your vaccine status will be verified. Please note medical or religious accommodation may be available, once an offer of employment is made.
SOCR

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.48 - $22.34 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Please attach your personal email, phone number and address to your application.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location