DSHS DDA Direct Support Professional - Attendant Counselor 2

DSHS DDA 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 Development Disabilities Administration (DDA) has multiple opportunities for Direct Care Providers in Kent, WA. Applicants should indicate the position(s) and shift(s) they are interested in when applying. We are hiring for:

• Day Shift (7:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.)
• On-Call positions. On-call employees provide flexible coverage based on operational needs, with an immediate need for day shift (7:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.) and weekend availability.

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.

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

• 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:

• 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.

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

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
• And, King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and a free Orca card for transportation use.

Desired 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!

Interested?

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

Questions? Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Ricky Luna at ricky.luna@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number #07356.

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The Department of Social and Health Services' (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own 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 vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, 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.