DSHS Lakeland Attendant Counselor 3

State of Washington; Washington (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 provide essential support to individuals with intellectual disabilities. In this rewarding role, you will lead a team, assist clients with daily living activities, and ensure their safety in a nurturing environment. Your coaching and mentoring skills will shine as you help clients achieve independence and improve their quality of life. This position offers a night shift schedule, competitive compensation, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve. If you have a passion for helping others and meet the qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2 years of experience working with DD clients.
• Experience as an Attendant Counselor 1 or higher-level state class.

Responsibilities

• Assist, train, and monitor clients in personal care and daily living activities.
• Document changes in clients' conditions and ensure their safety and security.
• Implement individual programs to maintain skills and facilitate independence.

Skills

Coaching and mentoring

Effective communication

Good judgment

Crisis management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience with developmental disabilities

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, 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.

This is a night shift opportunity from 10:30 pm - 7:00 am. 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.

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. Transport 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. Good judgment in supporting clients in crisis by emphasizing the helping relationship using program-approved methods
2. Willingness and ability to transport clients as necessary
3. Effective communication 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, Morgan Daggi by email at [e-mail] or call the main Talent Acquisition line at 360-725-5810 and reference 13220.

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.