DSHS YVS Attendant Counselor 2

State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services; Selah (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% premium pay for on-site work

Evening/night shift differential

Job summary

State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services invites applicants for the Direct Support Professional/Attendant Counselor 2 at Yakima Valley School.

The role assists adults with developmental disabilities in a residential setting, providing care and participating in therapeutic activities both on and off campus. The position operates 1:45 PM–10:15 PM Tue–Sat with potential 5% premium pay for on-site work three days weekly and shift differentials for evenings and nights.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and one year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities in mental health facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, or residential settings.
• Active CNA/NAC/NAR license is required for eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Coach, teach, and mentor people with intellectual disabilities.
• Assist and train clients with daily living skills.
• Implement Individual Support Plan programs, plans, and services.
• Transport and accompany clients to appointments or activities in the community.
• Form relationships with people.
• Keep the resident's living area safe and clean.
• Record participant information and report essential home-management data.
• Use an electronic data system to maintain client records and reports.

Education

High school diploma or GED and one year of experience with people with developmental disabilities in mental health facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, or residential settings

CNA/NAC/NAR license

Job description

DSHS 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. This position serves as a relief charge, assigns work assignments to lower-level Attendant Counselor’s. Including, checksand inventories client clothing and personal possessions, living unit or home supplies, and other inventories; completes work orders, maintains client records and other related records, and makes reports.

This position will be located at Yakima Valley School, where you'll interact with clients in a residential living atmosphere, providing care and engaging in therapeutic activities on and off-campus. You'll partner with residents and their family members, providing choices in all areas of their lives.

Note: This position's schedule is 1:45PM to 10:15PM Tuesday through Saturday.

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

Some of what you will do:

• 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 living area 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 start on your new career, we ask that you have:

• A high school diploma/GED AND one year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities in mental health facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, or residential settings.
• An active CNA/NAC/NAR license.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to: utilize professional and specialized; evaluate and apply established procedures and techniques for those portions of IISP they are responsible for in accordance with this job specification.
• Carry out assigned responsibilities without direct supervision.
• 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.

We need you to help us help others! If we have caught your eye, we want to hear from you!

Questions? Please contact [e-mail] and reference job number 08633.

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.

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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