DSHS DDA Direct Support Professional - Attendant Counselor 2

About the role

In this job, you will assist adults with developmental disabilities to live full, empowered lives in their home. Each individual has unique support needs, your support may include cooking, personal care tasks, household tasks, community activities, medication administration and support to maintain good physical, behavioral and emotional health.

Responsibilities

• Coach, teach, and mentor people with intellectual disabilities
• Aid 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 home 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

Requirements

• 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
• If lacking one year of experience, can be hired in a paid training position: Attendant Counselor 2 In-Training
• A high school diploma or GED

Qualifications

• Outgoing and friendly
• 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
• Maintain great work habits

Skills

• Desired skills and abilities

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Great state benefits
• King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and a free Orca card for transportation use

Pay

Your starting hourly rate will be dependent on your education and experience.

Schedule

• Day Shift (7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
• Evening Shift (3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.)
• On-Call positions

Contact

To start your new career, we ask that you have:

• An Attendant Counselor 2 position
• The ability to work in a variety of shifts

To apply, simply fill out our application and attach your resume and three references. Questions? Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Ricky Luna at ricky.luna@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number #05727. To learn more about DSHS, go to www.dshs.wa.gov.