DSHS DDA SOCR Attendant Counselor

DSHS DDA SOCR – Attendant Counselor 2

Join our team supporting adults and children with developmental disabilities in a State Operated Community Residential (SOCR) program, where every day is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference. We are hiring an Attendant Counselor to provide residential support services in the Graham, Puyallup, and Spanaway areas. As an Attendant Counselor, you will provide person-centered care and habilitative support that empowers individuals to build independence, develop life skills, and actively participate in their communities.

Working as part of a dedicated interdisciplinary team, you'll help implement individualized support plans, promote health and safety, provide positive behavioral supports, and create a safe, inclusive environment where each person can thrive.

Some of what you'll do:

• Provide direct care, habilitative support, and instruction that promotes independence, daily living skills, and an enhanced quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Implement individualized support plans, including positive behavioral supports, activities of daily living, therapeutic programs, and nurse-delegated medication assistance.
• Monitor, document, and report changes in clients' physical, behavioral, and emotional well-being while helping ensure their health, safety, and protection from abuse or neglect.
• Support clients in home and community activities, including recreational, educational, employment, medical, and social appointments, and safely transport clients using state-owned vehicles.
• Partner with families, guardians, healthcare providers, and other members of each client's support team to provide coordinated, person-centered services.
• Maintain accurate documentation, client records, inventories, and a clean, safe, and organized living environment while completing required safety checks.
• Participate in team meetings, required training, and continuous improvement efforts while following agency policies, procedures, and established care standards.

Desired skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Knowledge of habilitative services, person-centered supports, positive behavior support strategies, and developmental disabilities.
• Ability to provide compassionate, respectful, and professional care while promoting client dignity, independence, and quality of life.
• Ability to recognize, assess, and appropriately respond to changes in client health, behavior, emergencies, and crisis situations using sound judgment.
• Ability to accurately implement individualized support plans, nurse-delegated tasks, medication procedures, and written medical or program instructions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively document services and collaborate with clients, families, healthcare professionals, and team members.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to safely transport clients and support daily living activities, including meal preparation, household tasks, and basic financial assistance when needed.

Who should apply?

We are searching for 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.

Additional information:

• Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.
• The locations for this position are located throughout Pierce County, specifically in Graham, Puyallup, and Spanaway. Applicants must be able to travel to all three locations.
• Work Schedule:
  
  two different shifts
• Friday – Tuesday from 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Wednesday – Sunday from 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Ready to start a rewarding career? Apply today! Along with your application, please include an updated resume and three professional references with contact information.

Questions? Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Ricky Luna a.gov and reference job number #05387.

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.