Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
DSHS BHHA Direct Support Professional - Attendant Counselor 2
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Spokane, Washington, United States, 99206
DSHS BHHA Direct Support Professional - Attendant Counselor 2
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Want to put your passion to work? Are you eager and ready to coach, teach, mentor, and support children/youth and adults with developmental disabilities? Consider this exciting opportunity at State-Operated Living Alternatives (SOLA) within the Behavioral Health & Habilitation Administration (BHHA).
We need your passion, skills, and positive attitude to provide support, personal care, supervision, and teaching to children/youth and adults in their homes. 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.
Opportunities are available on site at least three days a week with potential premium pay and shift differentials for evening and night shifts.
Key Responsibilities
Coach, teach, and mentor people with intellectual disabilities.
Assist and train clients with 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.
Qualifications
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.
Skills & Abilities
Outgoing and friendly.
Ability to provide accurate and clear written communications both electronically and verbally.
Punctual and responsible.
Ability to work with challenging individuals.
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.
Supplemental Information Your starting hourly rate will be dependent on your education and experience.
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. 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.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement 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. 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.
Contact Questions? Contact the assigned recruiter, sharon.sterling@dshs.wa.gov or call Talent Acquisition main line (360) 725-5810 and reference job number 07370.
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Want to put your passion to work? Are you eager and ready to coach, teach, mentor, and support children/youth and adults with developmental disabilities? Consider this exciting opportunity at State-Operated Living Alternatives (SOLA) within the Behavioral Health & Habilitation Administration (BHHA).
We need your passion, skills, and positive attitude to provide support, personal care, supervision, and teaching to children/youth and adults in their homes. 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.
Opportunities are available on site at least three days a week with potential premium pay and shift differentials for evening and night shifts.
Key Responsibilities
Coach, teach, and mentor people with intellectual disabilities.
Assist and train clients with 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.
Qualifications
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.
Skills & Abilities
Outgoing and friendly.
Ability to provide accurate and clear written communications both electronically and verbally.
Punctual and responsible.
Ability to work with challenging individuals.
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.
Supplemental Information Your starting hourly rate will be dependent on your education and experience.
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. 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.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement 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. 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.
Contact Questions? Contact the assigned recruiter, sharon.sterling@dshs.wa.gov or call Talent Acquisition main line (360) 725-5810 and reference job number 07370.
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