DSHS BHHA Attendant Counselor
Listed on 2026-07-09
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Community Health, Caregiver, Direct Support Professional/ Direct Care
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 homes. 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 Developmental Disabilities Administration has multiple opportunities for Direct Care Providers. Learn more about SOLA Here
To Start On Your New Career, We Ask That You Have:
- 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.
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
Interested? Simply fill out our application today and attach your resume and three references. That's it! We want to make this easy for you. Interviews are scheduled weekly. Questions:
Please contact alex.baclaan.gov or call the main Talent Acquisition line at and reference job number 04319.
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.
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