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State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health... is Hiring a DSHS DDA Direct Support Professional Near Spokane, WA
Description
Want to put your passion to work? We are seeking professionals to join our team as Direct Care Providers to support children with developmental disabilities in their everyday lives. This essential position provides paid training, excellent benefits and the ability to make a difference and transform someone’s life!
State-Operated Living Alternatives (SOLA) within the Developmental Disabilities Administration has multiple opportunities for Direct Care Providers including day, swing night and part-time opportunities. Learn more about SOLA Here (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader).
Do you like being active and spending time outdoors? Do you like bowling, skiing, hiking, biking or going on walks? How about working with children with disabilities? Along with being active, you provide support, personal care, supervision, and training to children in their home. Each of our clients has unique support needs. Do you want to be a mentor and help support learning daily living skills, building relationships, and helping guide the children in our program to participate in community integration activities. You’ll also performing personal care as well as assisting with medication administration and managing behaviors.
These openings can be filled as an Attendant Counselor 2or an Attendant Counselor 2 in-training to develop the required skills within this specialized field. Upon successful completion of the 6-12 month in-training plan, you will progressively advance to the goal and wage of the Attendant Counselor 2.
You'll Get Competitive Pay and Great State Benefits As You:
- 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
To Start On Your New Career, We Ask That You Have:
Experience
Attendant Counselor 2 ($22.32 - $27.83)
- A high school diploma/GED plus one year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities in mental health facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, or residential settings.
Attendant Counselor 2 In-Training ($21.26 - $25.84)
- A high school diploma or GED.
- In this position, you get paid while gaining the experience and knowledge you need to qualify for the Attendant Counselor 2 position.
- 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
Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.
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. That's it! We want to make this easy for you.
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.
Questions? Email peter.bonato@dshs.wa.gov r call the main Talent Acquisition line at 360-725-5810 and reference 05221.
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 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.
SOCR
Supplemental 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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Job Summary
Full Time
$40k-48k (estimate)
01/11/2024
05/16/2024
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