DSHS Lakeland Attendant Counselor

DSHS Lakeland Village - Attendant Counselor 1/Direct Support Professional

Are you a compassionate, dedicated direct care professional seeking a rewarding career in healthcare? Do you have a passion for supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities? If so, we'd love to have you on our team. Lakeland Village Residential Habilitation Center has immediate openings for Direct Support Professionals on all shifts. In this role, you'll coach, teach, and mentor adults in a supportive, home-like environment alongside a team dedicated to making a difference.

You'll follow Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) and Nursing Home regulations as part of an interdisciplinary team, promoting quality care and preventing abuse or neglect. Located just 25 minutes southwest of downtown Spokane, in the welcoming town of Medical Lake, Lakeland Village offers more than just a job—it offers community. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, access to an onsite fitness center, convenient regional transit options, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Some of what you will do:

• Assist adults with personal care needs, including hygiene, grooming, bathing, and toileting.
• Provide direct care, support, and individualized training tailored to each resident.
• Actively engage residents in learning opportunities that promote independence and daily living skills.
• Support individuals with complex care needs through compassionate and consistent intervention.
• Accompany and transport residents to on- and off-campus appointments and recreational activities.
• Accurately document care provided and report any changes in condition or behavior.

What makes us an employer of choice for Direct Support Professionals?

• Excellent Benefits – Qualified staff enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, and generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Career Development – Take advantage of our onsite Nursing Assistant Registered and Certified (NAC) training programs, along with ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Extra Earning Potential – Boost your income through available overtime and shift differentials.
• Growth & Expansion – Join us at an exciting time as we grow and expand our services.
• Welcoming Environment – Work on a community-focused campus where collaboration is valued, and residents genuinely appreciate your care and presence.

Who should apply?

• Professionals with a High School Diploma/GED OR one year of experience working with people with Intellectual/developmental Disabilities.
• An existing Washington State Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is a plus but not required.

Additional information:

• Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.
• 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.

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.