DSHS Lakeland Village Attendant Counselor 2

DSHS DDA Lakeland – Attendant Counselor 2

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.

About Lakeland Village 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. Some of what you'll do:

• 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.

Desired skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• 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.

Who should apply? We are searching for professionals who meet one of the following:

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

Additional information:

• 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% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.
• Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.

Ready to start a rewarding career? Apply today! Along with your application, please include:

• An updated resume.
• Three professional references with contact information.

Questions? Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Vincent Hamilton ilton.gov and reference job number #05923.