DSHS Lakeland Village Attendant Counselor

Attendant Counselor 2 – DSHS BHHA Lakeland

Join our team as an Attendant Counselor 2 at Lakeland Village in Medical Lake, where you will play a vital role in supporting residents with developmental and behavioral health needs. In this position, you will provide hands‑on care, assist with daily living activities, and help implement individualized care plans that promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing. Your work directly contributes to a safe, structured, and supportive environment where residents can build skills and maintain quality of life.

Lakeland Village is a state‑operated, 24‑hour residential facility serving approximately 210 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Located in Medical Lake and established in 1914, it offers a range of services through certified Nursing Facility and Intermediate Care Facility (ICF/IID) programs. Residents receive comprehensive care that includes medical and nursing support, therapeutic programming, and individualized treatment plans designed to promote independence and quality of life in a home‑like setting.

Lakeland Village also offers day programs focused on sensory integration, vocational training, and recreational activities, along with short‑term respite services for eligible individuals.

• Provide direct personal care to residents, including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, and monitoring daily living activities.
• Support meal preparation and service by following prescribed diets and assisting with feeding while accurately recording intake and output.
• Perform safe transfers, repositioning, and transportation of residents using proper equipment and infection control precautions.
• Monitor, observe, and report changes in residents’ physical, behavioral, and medical conditions, including completing incident reports as required.
• Implement and support individualized care plans, collecting and documenting data to promote resident independence and skill development.
• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to support care planning, services, and overall resident wellbeing.
• Assist with daily operations, including transporting residents to appointments/activities, light housekeeping, laundry, and maintaining supplies.
• Serve as relief charge staff as needed by supporting team coordination, assigning tasks, and ensuring continuity of care.

• Communicate clearly and effectively with residents, families, and team members.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and reliability in a structured care environment.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team to support resident‑centered care.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Adapt to changing needs, including working weekends, holidays, and extended hours with short notice.
• Effectively engage and support individuals with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, or behavioral health challenges.
• Read, understand, and consistently apply policies, procedures, and care plans.

• High school diploma or GED and one year of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, or mental health challenges.
• One year of experience as an Attendant Counselor 1 or in an equivalent or higher‑level state classification.

• Schedule:
  
  Pinewood shift 3, Thursday – Monday, 10:30 pm – 7 am, with Tuesday/Wednesday off.
• Opportunities performed on‑site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5 percent premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.
• Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.

Questions? Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Vincent Hamilton ilton.gov and reference job number 05012.

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