DSHS DDA Attendant Counselor 3

Direct Care Provider Lead / Attendant Counselor 3 Our Direct Care Providers assist adults with developmental disabilities in a community setting located in Bremerton, WA. These essential positions provide paid training, excellent benefits, and the ability to make a difference in someone’s life!

State-Operated Living Alternatives (SOLA) within the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) has an opportunity for a Direct Care Provider Lead. In this role, you'll be a shift charge and take the lead in providing care for adults with Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities who may exhibit challenging behaviors. If you are ready to develop your leadership skills and face new challenges as part of a close-knit multidisciplinary team, this is the job for you. Note:• 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.

• This position's schedule is day shift, Sunday - Thursday.

Some of what you will be doing:• Give verbal and written feedback/coaching.

• Monitor staff and ensure that care is provided according to each care plan.
• Ensure care issues, environmental and other pertinent information is communicated timely and to appropriate people.
• Provide specialized care, support, and training.
• Function as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Implement individualized behavior support plans.
• Accompany and supervise clients ensuring the health and safety of the adults.
• Observe, document, and report changes in physical/mental condition or unusual behaviors.
• Transfer, reposition, and transport clients to the community home.

Professionals who have:• High school diploma or GED and two years of experience working with people who have intellectual or developmental disabilities.

OR

• Two years of experience as an Attendant Counselor 1 or higher-level state class.

What we are looking for: • Knowledge of principles and techniques of behavior management and skill acquisition.

• Dependability for our clients and staff.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Positive leadership skills.
• Ability to work with residents who exhibit challenging behavior; with a dual diagnosis or developmental disability and mental illness; with community protection issues; and with health issues.
• Demonstrate understanding and competence in all aspects of Therapeutic Options training in daily work assignments.

Interested? Simply fill out our application today and attach your resume and three references.

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.

Questions? Please contact [email protected] and reference #09114.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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