DSHS DDA Direct Support Professional - Attendant Counselor 2

State of Washington

Spokane County – Spokane, WAJob$22.07–29.52/hrPosted 1 day agoVerified open today

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At a glance

Compensation

$22.07–29.52/hr

Location

Spokane County – Spokane, WA

Work Authorization

Not specified

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional assists adults with developmental disabilities, focusing on those with complex behavioral needs, to live empowered lives at home. Responsibilities include personal care, household tasks, community activities, medication administration, and supporting physical, behavioral, and emotional health, while providing paid training and excellent state benefits.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Outgoing and FriendlyAccurate Written CommunicationPunctual and ResponsibleWork With Challenging IndividualsEffective CommunicationTeam and Independent WorkRead and Follow PoliciesMaintain Great Work HabitsElectronic Data System Use

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GEDOne Year Experience With Developmental Disabilities

Full job description

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

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: Attendant Counselor 2 (Starting at Step D $23.67-$29.52)• 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 [email protected] or call the main Talent Acquisition line at 360-725-5810 and reference job number 07209.

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.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle. Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384. Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nepotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here. Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.

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