Washington State ESD
DSHS Lakeland Attendant Counselor Manager
Washington State ESD, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Overview
DSHS Lakeland Village Attendant Counselor Manager Lakeland Village is looking for an Attendant Counselor Manager to join our team of professionals located in Medical Lake, Washington. In this role, you will be part of the support team for recruitment, hiring, and retention of new staff and will supervise the Attendant Counselor position at Lakeland Village. This role involves managing a designated living area on a 24-hour per day, seven days a week basis and supervising all Attendant Counselors assigned to the living area. You will ensure Attendant Counselors train, assist, care for, and participate with Residential Habilitation Center (RHC) clients being served on or off campus, following the clients to locations where training and activities most appropriately occur. This position is located at 74/75 Cascade in the Intermediate Care Facility (ICF). Opportunities performed on-site at this work location for at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.
Responsibilities
As a supervisor, initiates, and/or participates in the hiring, training, counseling, corrective action, and evaluation progress of subordinate staff.
Investigates and takes appropriate action on subordinate staff and IR POC’s processes subordinate employee personnel actions and accident reports.
Coordinates activities of the living area, including subordinate personnel assignments and coordinates individual and group activities of the residents.
Responsible for maintaining the living unit, residents, staff and unit records.
Observes and evaluates work performance of Attendant Counselors.
Works other shifts including weekends on a routine basis to ensure uniform services and performances.
Provides clear direction to subordinate staff.
Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED and four years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
Or High School Diploma/GED and four years of experience as an Attendant Counselor 1.
Or meets professional qualifications for Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP).
Ready to apply?
Submit an application along with a cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you believe you’re well-suited for the position.
Questions?
Please contact vincent.hamilton@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 07003.
The Department of Social and Health Services’ 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.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform 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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DSHS Lakeland Village Attendant Counselor Manager Lakeland Village is looking for an Attendant Counselor Manager to join our team of professionals located in Medical Lake, Washington. In this role, you will be part of the support team for recruitment, hiring, and retention of new staff and will supervise the Attendant Counselor position at Lakeland Village. This role involves managing a designated living area on a 24-hour per day, seven days a week basis and supervising all Attendant Counselors assigned to the living area. You will ensure Attendant Counselors train, assist, care for, and participate with Residential Habilitation Center (RHC) clients being served on or off campus, following the clients to locations where training and activities most appropriately occur. This position is located at 74/75 Cascade in the Intermediate Care Facility (ICF). Opportunities performed on-site at this work location for at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.
Responsibilities
As a supervisor, initiates, and/or participates in the hiring, training, counseling, corrective action, and evaluation progress of subordinate staff.
Investigates and takes appropriate action on subordinate staff and IR POC’s processes subordinate employee personnel actions and accident reports.
Coordinates activities of the living area, including subordinate personnel assignments and coordinates individual and group activities of the residents.
Responsible for maintaining the living unit, residents, staff and unit records.
Observes and evaluates work performance of Attendant Counselors.
Works other shifts including weekends on a routine basis to ensure uniform services and performances.
Provides clear direction to subordinate staff.
Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED and four years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
Or High School Diploma/GED and four years of experience as an Attendant Counselor 1.
Or meets professional qualifications for Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP).
Ready to apply?
Submit an application along with a cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you believe you’re well-suited for the position.
Questions?
Please contact vincent.hamilton@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 07003.
The Department of Social and Health Services’ 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.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform 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.
E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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