DSHS BHHA Direct Support Professional

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DSHS Direct Support Professional / 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!

We need your passion, skills, and positive attitude to provide support, personal care, supervision, and training to children in a short-term habilitation program home.

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.

These direct support opportunities provide 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 at Intensive Habilitation Services (IHS) in Lakewood, WA.

Note:

• We are hiring for two roles - one full-time, permanent position and one on-call position.

• 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 train participants with all areas of daily living skills.

• Implement habilitation and behavioral plans.

• Transport and accompany clients to appointments or other activities in the community.

• Maintain the IHS home, keeping it safe and clean while respecting personal property.

• Assist with medical or behavioral emergencies which may frequently include high intensity behaviors.

• Utilize an electronic data system to maintain client records and other reports.

• Keep the program home safe and clean.

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

High school graduation or GED.

And

One year of experience working with people experiencing developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and/or mental health challenges.

Or

One year of experience as an Attendant Counselor 1, equivalent or higher-level state class.

Skills and Abilities:

• Outgoing and friendly.
• Willingness to work with children and youth in crisis who exhibit challenging behaviors.
• Effectively communicate with management, peers, residents, and the public as needed.
• Ability to work in a team and alone.
• Ability to read and follow policies and procedures.
• 75-hour training certificate, Nurse Delegation, CPR/First Aid, Therapeutic Options, and Blood Borne Pathogen training, or ability to obtain within required timeframes.

Note: Your starting hourly rate will be dependent on your education and experience. A current Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR) will be needed within 120 days of employment. Information regarding NAR with the State of Washington can be found here.

Questions? Email vincent.hamilton@dshs.wa.gov and reference 01193. To learn more about DSHS, go to www.dshs.wa.gov.

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.

Additional 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.

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