Lead Direct Care Counselor – Adults with Disabilities (Day Shift)

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Excellent benefits

5% on-site premium

Job summary

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services in Bremerton, WA is seeking a Direct Care Provider Lead. This role leads care for adults with developmental disabilities in a community setting, with on-site shifts and a 5% premium for on-site work three days a week.

You will supervise a multidisciplinary team and ensure care plans are followed. You'll provide coaching, training, and specialized care while documenting changes and collaborating to maintain health and safety for residents.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of behavior management and skill acquisition.
• Dependability for clients and staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Positive leadership skills.
• Ability to work with residents with challenging behavior.
• Demonstrate understanding of Therapeutic Options training.

Responsibilities

• Give verbal and written feedback/coaching.
• Monitor staff and ensure care is provided per care plans.
• Ensure timely communication of care issues to appropriate people.
• Provide specialized care, support, and training.
• Function as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Implement individualized behavior support plans.
• Accompany and supervise clients ensuring health and safety.
• Observe, document, and report changes in condition or behavior.
• Transfer, reposition, and transport clients to the community home.

Skills

Behavior management

Communication skills

Leadership

Challenging behavior

Therapeutic Options

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of Attendant Counselor 1+ experience

Job description

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services in Bremerton, WA is seeking a Direct Care Provider Lead. This role leads care for adults with developmental disabilities in a community setting, with on-site shifts and a 5% premium for on-site work three days a week.

You will supervise a multidisciplinary team and ensure care plans are followed. You'll provide coaching, training, and specialized care while documenting changes and collaborating to maintain health and safety for residents.