DSHS Lakeland Attendant Counselor 3

State of Washington; Medical Lake, Washington (WA, District of Columbia); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Attendant Counselor 3 to lead shifts at a residential habilitation center. In this role, you'll empower individuals with intellectual disabilities by providing essential support in daily living activities while ensuring their safety and well-being. You'll work closely with an interdisciplinary team, implementing personalized care plans and fostering independence among clients. If you're passionate about making a difference and possess strong mentoring skills, this is the perfect opportunity to join a mission-driven organization that values equity and social justice in its services.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience with developmental disabilities required.
• Effective communication and judgment skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist and train clients in personal care and daily living activities.
• Monitor clients' safety and well-being, documenting changes.

Skills

Coaching and mentoring

Crisis management

Communication

Judgment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Lakeland Attendant Counselor 3

Lakeland Village Residential Habilitation Center has an opportunity for you to use your coaching and mentoring skills to work with people with intellectual disabilities.

As an Attendant Counselor 3-Shift Lead, you will be a shift charge, assist, train, monitor, and keep DD clients free of abuse/neglect in a home-like setting. Functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team following IMR/Nursing Home Regulations.

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.

This is a Shift 2 position (2:30PM-11:00PM, Friday and Saturday's off) at the Ponderosa Cottages.

Some of what you'll do:

1. As a shift charge, assign staff duties, instruct and check the work of others
2. Assist and train or maintain clients in all areas of ADL's and personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, personal hygiene, social behavior, behavioral management, choice-making, and household management
3. Transports clients to appointments, activities, etc.
4. Provide money management opportunities whenever appropriate
5. Observe, document, and report changes in individuals' physical/mental conditions or unusual behaviors; provide client safety, security, and protection
6. Implement individual programs, plans, and services that are designed to maintain skills and facilitate independence; carry out prescribed programs as daily schedules require or as written
7. Provide care in accordance with the Care Plan/IHP
8. Perform light housekeeping duties and launder clients' personal clothing and bedding

We're looking for professionals who have successfully demonstrated:

1. Demonstrate good judgment in supporting clients in crisis by emphasizing the helping relationship using program-approved methods
2. Willing and able to transport clients as necessary
3. Must be able to effectively communicate with management, peers, clients, and the public as required to carry out the assigned duties of the position

Who should apply?
Professionals who have:

1. High school diploma or GED and two years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities
2. Or, High school graduation or GED and two years of experience as an Attendant Counselor 1, equivalent or higher-level state class

Interested or have questions? Apply today or contact Recruiter, Peter Bonato by email at [e-mail] or call the main Talent Acquisition line at 360-725-5810 and reference 02393.

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 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.

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.

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