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DSHS Attendant Counselor 2

Want to put your compassion to work? Are you eager and ready to coach, teach, mentor, and support children and youth with developmental disabilities? Consider this exciting opportunity! Children’s State-Operated Living Alternatives (SOLA) within the Behavioral Health & Habilitation Administration (BHHA) has an opening for an Attendant Counselor 2.

We need your passion, skills, and positive attitude to provide support, personal care, supervision, and teaching to children in their homes. Each of our clients has unique support needs. Your support may include teaching daily living skills, performing personal care and household tasks, facilitating community integration and relationship building, as well as assisting with medication administration, and managing behaviors.

Note: this position's schedule is Tuesday - Saturday, 6AM - 2PM.

This direct support opportunity provides paid training, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to make an incredible difference in the lives of children and youths. Be part of our hard-working team of professionals in Lakewood, WA. Apply today and join us in our mission to partner with people to access support, care, and resources!

This opening can be filled as Attendant Counselor 2 or be filled as in-training to develop the required skills within this specialized field. Upon successful completion of the 6-12 month in-training plan, you will progressively advance to the goal and wage of the Attendant Counselor 2.

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. Pierce county employees are eligible to receive an ORCA card for transportation needs.

You'll Get Competitive Pay and Great State Benefits As You:

Coach, teach, and mentor children and youth with intellectual disabilities.
Assist and teach participants in 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.

To Start On Your New Career, We Ask That You Have:

Attendant Counselor 2

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.

If you lack one year of experience, we can hire you in a paid training position:

Attendant Counselor 2 In-Training

A high school diploma or GED.
In this position, you get paid while gaining the experience and knowledge you need to qualify for the Attendant Counselor 2 position.

Skills and Abilities

Willingness to work with children and youth with disabilities who may experience a mental health condition.
Outgoing and friendly.
Ability to provide accurate and clear written communications both electronically and verbally.
Punctual and responsible.
Ability to work with people with complex support and service needs.
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.

Questions? If you have any questions, you are encouraged to contact DSHS recruiter Vincent Hamilton by email vincent.hamilton@dshs.wa.gov and reference 04420.

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 an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, 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.

Supplemental Information

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.

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