DSHS DDA Direct Support Professional - Attendant Counselor

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, with a focus on working with those with complex behavioral needs, 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! This position provides services in Central-Northern Spokane. State-Operated Living Alternatives (SOLA) within the Developmental Disabilities Administration has multiple opportunities for Direct Care Providers. Learn more about SOLA Here (Download PDF reader) You'll Get Competitive Pay and Great State Benefits As You:

• 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
• And, Snohomish County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.

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 07209.