DSHS DDA Adult Training Specialist 2

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services; Medical Lake (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is seeking an Lakeland Village Adult Training Specialist 2 to provide hands-on vocational training and culinary support within a Bistro-style setting at Lakeland Village Residential Habilitation Center.

The role blends classroom-based instruction with real-world food-service activities, guiding residents through individualized plans and safety protocols while maintaining progress records in state systems.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, preferably in a vocational or food services setting.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with attention to dietary details and safety protocols.
• Ability to follow structured programs and record progress accurately in state systems.
• A collaborative and compassionate team player with a passion for teaching life and work-readiness skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops, writes, updates and implements group and individual programs for persons with developmental disabilities in a classroom or Bistro-type setting for vocational learning activities.
• Instructs, trains, and supervises individuals in developmental, educational, vocational, language, behavior, social, community survival and other training programs.
• Develop and implement group or individual training programs tailored to each resident’s Individual Habilitation Plan (IHP).
• Instruct and supervise residents in classroom, coffee shop, or other training environments, focusing on safety, hygiene, and independent living skills.
• Document resident classroom or Bistro progress and behaviors in the unit.

Skills

Experience with developmental disabil.

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

High school diploma / GED + 15 college credits

Job description

Description

DSHS Lakeland Village Adult Training Specialist 2 If you are looking for a beneficial career with growth and advancement potential, consider this fantastic opportunity!

Are you passionate about supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and enjoy creating meaningful vocational experiences—especially through food preparation? DSHS's Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) at Lakeland Village Residential Habilitation Center is seeking an Adult Training Specialist 2 to join their dedicated team of professionals who provide 24-hour residential and specialized care for clients with developmental and intellectual disabilities. This unique role blends hands-on resident engagement with culinary support in a dynamic classroom or coffee shop training setting.

Working within the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) as part of a Residential Habilitation Center (RHC) under the direction of a higher-level Adult Training Specialist, professional or supervisory staff, write and implement vocational, educational, behavioral, therapy, motor, social, or community living skill training programs. Some of the programs may be developed by professional staff, such as psychologist or speech pathologist.

The resident training normally occurs in a coffee shop (bistro), but may take place in other settings on or off campus. While working in the bistro, you are expected to do more food-service work in addition to resident training. You will be working as an operating member of the bistro team and ensure the bistro functions normally while hired residents get trained on proper food service skills.

Additional Information

• 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
• Working in a Bistro style location

Some Of What You'll Do

• Develops, writes, updates and implements group and individual programs for persons with developmental disabilities in a classroom or Bistro-type setting for vocational learning activities
• Instructs, trains, and supervises individuals in developmental, educational, vocational, language, behavior, social, community survival and other training programs
• Develop and implement group or individual training programs tailored to each resident’s Individual Habilitation Plan (IHP).
• Instruct and supervise residents in classroom, coffee shop, or other training environments, focusing on safety, hygiene, and independent living skills.
• Conducts/facilitates various tabletop activities or other activities tailored to the individual resident
• Teach residents to maintain safety in the classroom, Bistro or other vocational environments
• Performs duties associated with set-up, clean-up and general upkeep of classroom or Bistro, training, vocational and/or habilitation areas that may include relocating large or odd shaped materials
• Document resident classroom or Bistro progress and behaviors in the unit
• Using a computer and approved state data bases will maintain and report data per resident program and record keeping needs in order to meet ICF-ID, Department of Labor requirements and other applicable rules and regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned

We Are Looking For Professionals Who Demonstrate

• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, preferably in a vocational or food services setting
• Comfort and physical ability to assist residents with mobility, hygiene, and personal care needs
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with attention to dietary details and safety protocols
• Ability to follow structured programs and record progress accurately in state systems
• A collaborative and compassionate team player with a passion for teaching life and work-readiness skills

Who should apply?

• Professionals with High school diploma/GED and successful completion of fifteen specific, job-related college credit hours:
• A combination of 15 credit hours in two of the following disciplines; Five credit hours in 100 level or higher English Composition class:
• English
• Psychology
• Education or Special Education
• Human Services

Questions? Please contact [e-mail] or call Talent Acquisition main line [phone] and reference 09028.

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.

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 [phone]. 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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