DSHS DDA Attendant Counselor Manager

About the role

The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Development Disabilities Administration (DDA) is seeking an Attendant Counselor Manager (ACM) to join the State Operated Community Residential (SOCR) Transition Program in Yakima, Washington.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Attendant Counselor 3 (AC3) positions provide daily direct support to promote habilitation, health, safety, protection, and quality of life to clients in their homes and in the community
• Develop, implement, and monitor Individual Instruction Support Plans (IISP)
• Develop, implement, monitor, collect and analyze data for client goals; ensure direct supports are provided in a professional, respectful and dignified manner
• Assure employees complete all mandatory training, assessments, programs, treatment, recording, and documentation
• Affirm and oversee AC staff in the proper techniques in implementing habilitation, skill acquisition, and behavioral programs
• Coordinate and oversee client’s health and medical care; ensure clients receive the care and specialized treatment services, including prescribed exercises, administration of specialized equipment, modified diets, medication management and nurse-delegated tasks
• Review and respond to AC staff's observations and documentation and any reports of changes in client's general physical or mental condition or unusual behavior
• Communicate directly and/or ensure AC staff communicate appropriately with client's relatives/guardians on information on policies and procedures

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED and 4 years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities OR High school graduation or GED and four years of experience as an Attendant Counselor 1, equivalent or higher-level state class

Preferred skills, knowledge and abilities

• Supervise, initiate, and participate in the hiring, training, counseling, corrective action, and evaluation process of staff
• Implement individualized programs, plans, and services to facilitate independence
• Handle multiple urgent issues and prioritize as needed
• Demonstrate understanding of all aspects of client care
• Protect clients from harm to themselves or others and work with people with disabilities who may exhibit challenging behaviors
• Train, direct, and supervise the tasks of staff, and provide effective, timely feedback given orally or in writing
• Lead a team and be flexible for program needs

Who should apply?

Those with high school graduation or GED and 4 years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities OR High school graduation or GED and four years of experience as an Attendant Counselor 1, equivalent or higher-level state class

When Applying, Please Include

• Resume
• Three professional references (preferably current supervisor, former supervisor, professional reference)

Questions?

Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter and reference 05142.