DSHS DDA Direct Support Professional

State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 2,480,000 - 3,306,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington Department of Social and Health Services seeks Direct Support Professionals to assist adults with developmental disabilities in home living settings. Responsibilities include daily living support, health and safety maintenance, and participation in community activities within SOLA programs.

Opportunities include day, swing, night shifts, with a 5% premium for on-site work three days a week and evening/night shift differentials.

Qualifications

• One year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and/or mental health challenges, AND a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• AND One year of experience as an Attendant Counselor 1, equivalent or higher-level state class, AND a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to drive as needed.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Outgoing

Written communication

Punctuality

Teamwork

Communication

Policy compliance

Work ethic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year experience with disabilities

Job description

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 (DDA) has multiple opportunities for Direct Care Providers including day, swing, night shift, and more. Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.

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.

See why people like you chose careers with DSHS:

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 be considered for this position, we ask that you have either:

One year of experience working with people with experiencing developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and/or mental health challenges, AND a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

AND One year of experience as an Attendant Counselor 1, equivalent or higher-level state class, AND a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Washington State Department of Social & 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 (Nopetism) 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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