DSHS BHHA Fircrest Direct Support Professional - Attendant Counselor 1

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DSHS BHHA Fircrest Direct Support Professional - Attendant Counselor 1

Do you enjoy working closely with people in need and want to make a difference in their lives? A career as a Direct Care Provider could be for you. Direct Care Providers, also known as Attendant Counselors, are compassionate about the well-being of our residents with developmental and intellectual disabilities in their homes or at other locations on and off campus.

Fircrest RHC is conveniently located just north of Seattle in the central location of Shoreline, WA, and has excellent access to transit lines. Also nearby are major medical & educational facilities, a variety of eateries, access to Wi-Fi while on campus, as well as an onsite Fitness Center. In addition to an exceptional benefits package, we also offer a complimentary Orca card while employed with Fircrest. You will enjoy being part of a great team and working in a residential setting on a beautiful 88-acre lot with a park-like atmosphere.

Start a career today at and join Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center our community of hard-working professionals. We offer competitive benefits, on-the-job training, meaningful work, and long-term, professional, and promotional growth opportunities.

Note: This recruitment will be used to fill various positions and may also be used to fill any additional open positions.

King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use. 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.



Some of what you'll do:

• Provide specialized care, support, and training for residents with intellectual disabilities by implementing each individual's habilitation plan.
• Train and assist residents to maximize independent living skills in community awareness, safety, and personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, social behavior, and behavioral needs.
• Provide protective intervention with residents who have a dual diagnosis of intellectual disability and mental illness.
• Accompany and supervise residents ensuring health and safety of the residents to/from and during activities, community events, appointments, eating, and shopping.
• Able and willing to properly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow all infection control policies and procedures.

What we are looking for:

• Effective communication skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to work positively with clients and team members.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Able to work holidays, weekends, or extended hours with short notice.

Who should apply?
Professionals who have a high school diploma/GED OR one year of experience working with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Questions about job duties or Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center?
Contact: Krystal Link at 206-361-3461.

We need you to help us help others! If we have caught your eye, we want to hear from you!

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

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. 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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