DSHS DDA Direct Support Professional

DSHS DDA – Direct Support Professional/Attendant Counselor 2

State-Operated Living Alternatives (SOLA), a program within the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), is seeking compassionate Direct Care Providers to join our team in Tumwater, WA. If you're ready to turn your passion for helping others into a rewarding career, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

In this role, you'll support adults with developmental disabilities in living full, independent, and empowered lives in their homes and communities. Because each individual has unique strengths and support needs, responsibilities may include meal preparation, personal care, household tasks, community involvement, medication administration, and support for maintaining physical, behavioral, and emotional well-being.

This essential position offers comprehensive paid training, excellent benefits, and the chance to build a fulfilling career while making a lasting difference in the lives of others.

Note:

• We are currently hiring for one permanent swing shift position (Thursday-Sunday, 2:00pm - 10:00pm) and two On-Call positions.
• Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.
• Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

Some of what you'll do:

• 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.

Desired

Skills and Abilities:

• 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.

Who should apply? Professionals with:

• A 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.

Interested? Simply fill out our application and attach your resume and three references. That's it! We want to make this easy for you.

Questions? Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Vincent Hamilton ilton.gov and reference job number 08664.

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.