DSHS DDA Attendant Counselor 2

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services – SOLA DDA in Spokane Valley is hiring Attendant Counselor 2 to provide direct support and teach daily living skills to individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes.

You will coach and mentor clients, assist with personal care and household tasks, support community participation, monitor behavior using individualized plans, and document care in electronic systems. Day and Swing shifts are available; on-site work only.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED with one year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
• Alternative: HS diploma and one year of experience as Attendant Counselor 1 or higher is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Coach, teach, and mentor individuals with intellectual disabilities
• Teach and assist with daily living skills, personal care, and household tasks
• Provide positive behavior supports based on individual needs
• Implement Individual Support Plan programs, services, and activities
• Accompany or transport clients to appointments and community activities
• Build positive relationships and support community integration
• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive home environment
• Collect, document, and report information related to client needs and home management
• Use electronic data systems to maintain client records and required documentation

Skills

Compassionate

Clear communication

Team player

Dependable

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

DSHS DDA – Direct Support Professional/Attendant Counselor 2
Want to put your compassion to work? Are you ready to coach, teach, mentor, and support children and adults with developmental disabilities? Children’s State-Operated Living Alternatives (SOLA) within the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) has multiple openings for Attendant Counselor 2 positions in Spokane Valley, WA. As an Attendant Counselor 2, you’ll provide direct support, personal care, supervision, and teaching to people with developmental disabilities in their homes. Each client has unique support needs, and your work may include teaching daily living skills, providing personal care, completing household tasks, supporting community participation and relationship building, assisting with medication administration, and providing positive behavior supports.

This is a rewarding direct-support opportunity that offers paid training, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we serve. Join our team in Spokane Valley and help us partner with people to access support, care, and resources. Please note – we have multiple positions available on Day and Swing shifts. There is no telework available as duties performed are on-site.

Shift Schedule

• Day Shift: 7:15 AM – 3:15 PM
• Swing Shift: 3:15 PM – 11:15 PM

Evening and night shifts may include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.

Some of What You'll Do

• Coach, teach, and mentor individuals with intellectual disabilities
• Teach and assist with daily living skills, personal care, and household tasks
• Provide positive behavior supports based on individual needs
• Implement Individual Support Plan programs, services, and activities
• Accompany or transport clients to appointments and community activities
• Build positive relationships and support community integration
• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive home environment
• Collect, document, and report information related to client needs and home management
• Use electronic data systems to maintain client records and required documentation

Who should apply?

We Are Searching For Professionals With

• High school graduation or GED and one year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities. OR
• High school graduation or GED and one year of experience as an Attendant Counselor 1 or equivalent or higher-level state classification.

Desired skills, knowledge, and abilities

• Willingness to work with children, youth, and adults with disabilities, including people who may have mental health conditions
• Ability to work effectively with people who have complex support and service needs
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to read, understand, and follow policies, procedures, and individual support plans
• Dependable, punctual, and responsible work habits
• Positive, friendly, and respectful approach when working with clients, families, coworkers, and the public
• Ability to maintain accurate records and complete required documentation
• Willingness to learn and apply new skills through training and on-the-job experience

Questions?

Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Ricky Luna at [e-mail] and reference job number #08003.

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.

Relationship and Reporting Structure (N e pt i s m) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here . Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.

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