DSHS DDA Direct Support Professional - Attendant Counselor 2

Kent, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/1/2024

Description

DSHS Direct Support Professional/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 home. 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, night shift, and part time opportunities. Learn more about SOLA Here (Download PDF reader)


These openings can be filled as an Attendant Counselor 2 or be filled as in-training to develop the required skills within this specialized field. Upon successful completion of the 6-12 month in-training plan, you will progressively advance to the goal and wage of the Attendant Counselor 2.
Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use.
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
  • Review, collect, and record participant information and report information that is vital and/or pertinent to home management
  • Utilize an electronic data system to maintain client records and other reports

To Start On Your New Career, We Ask That You Have:


Experience:
Attendant Counselor 2 ($22.32 - $27.83)
  • A high school diploma/GED and one year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities in mental health facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, or residential settings.

If you lack one year of experience, we can hire you in a paid training position:
Attendant Counselor 2 In-Training ($21.26 - $25.84)
  • A high school diploma or GED.
  • In this position, you get paid while gaining the experience and knowledge you need to qualify for the Attendant Counselor 2 position.
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.

NOTE:
Your starting hourly rate will be dependent on your education and experience.

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


Interested? Simply fill out our application and attach your resume and three references. That's it! We want to make this easy for you.

To learn more about DSHS, go to www.dshs.wa.gov.
Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s mission that you bring an equity, anti-racism and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Questions? Please contact Sharon.sterling@dshs.wa.gov OR (360) 725-5810 and reference job number 05225.
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Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, 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. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.


Washington State Department of Social and Health Services 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 veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated 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. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.



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