DSHS DDA Direct Support Professional - Attendant Counselor Job Kent area,Washington USA,Healthcare

DSHS DDA – 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 Kent, WA. Applicants should indicate the position(s) and shift(s) they are interested in when applying. We are hiring for:

Day Shift (7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
On-Call positions. On-call employees provide flexible coverage based on operational needs, with an immediate need for day shift (7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) and weekend availability.

These openings can be filled as an Attendant Counselor 2 or be filled as in‑training to develop the required skills within this specialized field. Upon successful completion of the 6-12 month in‑training plan, you will progressively advance to the goal and wage of the Attendant Counselor 2.

To Start On Your New Career, We Ask That You Have:
Attendant Counselor 2

A high school diploma/GED AND oneyear of experienceworkingwith people with developmental disabilities in mental health facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, or residential settings.

If you lack one year of experience, we can hire you in a paid training position:
Attendant Counselor 2 In-Training

A high school diploma or GED.
In this position, you get paid while gaining the experience and knowledge you need to qualify for the Attendant Counselor 2 position.

NOTE:

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

You’ll Get Competitive Pay and Great State Benefits As You:

Coach, teach, and mentor people with intellectual disabilities
Assistand train clients with all areas of daily living skills
Implement Individual Support Plan programs, plans, and services
Transport andaccompanyclients to appointments, or other activities in the community
Form relationships with people
Keep the resident's home safe andclean
Review, collect, and record participant information and report information that is vital and/or pertinent to home management
Utilize an electronic data system tomaintainclient records and other reports
And, King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and a free Orca card for transportation use.

Desired

Skills and Abilities:

Outgoing and friendly
Ability to provideaccurateand 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.

We need you to help us help others! If we have caught your eye, we want to hear from you!

Questions?

Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Ricky Luna a.gov and reference job number #08512.

To learn more about DSHS, go to www.dshs.wa.gov.

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…