DSHS DDA Direct Support Professional - Attendant Counselor

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 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. This essential position provides paid training, excellent benefits and the ability to make a difference and transform someone’s life!

State-Operated Living Alternatives (SOLA) within the Development Disabilities Administration (DDA) has multiple opportunities for Direct Care Providers in Bremerton, WA. We are hiring for a variety of permanent, non-permanent, on-call, and double-fill opportunities. Most openings are on the Swing Shift (2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.), while on-call positions may include a variety of shifts and hours based on operational needs. During the application process, you will be asked to indicate your employment and shift preferences for consideration.

• A high school diploma/GED
• One year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities in mental health facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, or residential settings.

• 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 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

• 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.

Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Ricky Luna a.gov and reference job number #05932.

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…