Attendant Counselor 2 - Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC)

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of people with developmental and intellectual disabilities? Join us in Transforming Lives!

We have opportunities for Direct Care Providers at Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center in Shoreline, WA. Fircrest is currently seeking compassionate Direct Care Professionals, Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) or known to some as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide support to developmentally disabled adults living at our facility. In this role, you are a relief shift charge in a nursing facility and will provide leadership and instruction to staff in the provision of activities of daily living, behavioral, social-emotional, and recreational support needs for the residents.

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 be doing:

* Act as a relief shift charge that gives verbal and written feedback/coaching, monitors staff and ensures that care is provided according to a Care Plan

* Ensure that all issues, environmental and other pertinent information is communicated timely and to appropriate people

* Provide care as specified in each resident's plan under the direction of a Licensed Nurse

* Accompany and supervise residents ensuring health and safety of residents to and from activities and appointments of daily living

* Observe, document and report physical, medical and behavioral changes

* Assist with medical and behavioral emergencies; provide health, safety, security and protection from abuse or neglect

* Responsible to guide staff and others in the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment and in following all infection control policies and procedures

* Provide feedback to Attendant Counselor Manager for performance evaluation input

What we offer:

* Developing leadership skills through coaching and mentoring

* A stable and predictable work schedule

* Full time employment with the possibility for overtime

* A team atmosphere to thrive and grow in

* A prepaid Orca card at time of hire

* Paid sick leave, vacation leave, holiday pay and overtime

* Retirement savings

* Shift premium pay for evening and night shifts

What we're looking for:

* Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

* Strong work ethic

* Collaborative mindset

* Ability to maintain confidentiality

* Able to work holidays, weekends, or extended hours with short notice

* Experience working with intellectual disabilities is desirable

* Individuals who are ready to develop new leadership skills and face new challenges

* To be a valuable contributing member of a team with a voice that is appreciated & respected

* Individuals who want to seek educational and promotional opportunities

* Individuals that are eager to develop new personal and technical skills

Who should apply?

Professionals with a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of experience working with people with intellectual disabilities

At your own expense, you must have a Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC) or be certified within 120 days from date of hire

All newly hired employees will participate and complete a paid, three-week mandatory New Employee Training Session. These trainings typically occur Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm.

Questions about job duties or Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center? Contact: David Greenman at 206-867-1668 | Krystal Link at 206-361-3461".

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform 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 mission 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.

Questions? Please contact Chris Pulley at chris.pulley@dshs.wa.gov or (360) 902-7543 and reference job ad number 2024-01815.

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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