DSHS Lakeland Attendant Counselor 1

About the role

Are you a compassionate, dedicated direct care professional seeking a rewarding career in healthcare? Do you have a passion for supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities? If so, we’d love to have you on our team. Lakeland Village Residential Habilitation Center has immediate openings for Direct Support Professionals on all shifts. In this role, you’ll coach, teach, and mentor adults in a supportive, home‑like environment alongside a team dedicated to making a difference. You’ll follow Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) and Nursing Home regulations as part of an interdisciplinary team, promoting quality care and preventing abuse or neglect. Located just 25 minutes southwest of downtown Spokane, in the welcoming town of Medical Lake, Lakeland Village offers more than just a job—it offers community. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, access to an onsite fitness center, convenient regional transit options, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assist adults with personal care needs, including hygiene, grooming, bathing, and toileting.
• Provide direct care, support, and individualized training tailored to each resident.
• Actively engage residents in learning opportunities that promote independence and daily living skills.
• Support individuals with complex care needs through compassionate and consistent intervention.
• Accompany and transport residents to on‑ and off‑campus appointments and recreational activities.
• Accurately document care provided and report any changes in condition or behavior.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or one year of experience working with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Washington State Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is a plus but not required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plans.
• Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Onsite Nursing Assistant Registered and Certified (NAC) training programs and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Access to an onsite fitness center.
• Convenient regional transit options.
• Overtime and shift differentials for extra earning potential.
• Growth and expansion of services.
• Welcoming, community‑focused environment where collaboration is valued and residents appreciate your care.

Pay

• Evening and night shifts include a shift differential added to the standard compensation rate.
• Working on‑site at least three days a week may qualify for an additional 5% premium pay.

Schedule

• Openings are available on all shifts.