What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSHS DDA Attendant Counselor Manager position at State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services?
Description
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Development Disabilities Administration (DDA) is looking to hire an Attendant Counselor Manager (ACM) to join in the State Operated Community Residential (SOCR) Transition Program, in Yakima, Washington.
This position supports the Administration’s efforts in the dissemination of evidence-based practices, effective processes, and development of performance measures to sustain and improve outcomes for clients receiving SOCR Transitions services from DDA. The ACM reports to the Program Administrator of the SOCR Transitions program.
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:
- Ensure Attendant Counselor 3 (AC3) positions provide daily direct support to promote habilitation, health, safety, protection, and quality of life to clients in their homes and in the community
- Develop, implement, and monitor Individual Instruction Support Plans (IISP)
- Develop, implement, monitor, collect and analyze data for client goals; ensure direct supports are provided in a professional, respectful and dignified manner
- Assure employees complete all mandatory training, assessments, programs, treatment, recording, and documentation
- Ensure that AC staff are trained in and use the proper techniques in implementing habilitation, skill acquisition, and behavioral programs
- Coordinate and oversee client’s health and medical care; ensure clients receive the care and specialized treatment services, including prescribed exercises, administration of specialized equipment, modified diets, medication management and nurse-delegated task
- Reviews and responds to AC staff's observations and documentation and any reports of changes in client's general physical or mental condition or unusual behavior
- Communicates directly and/or ensures AC staff communicates appropriately with client's relatives/guardians on information on policies and procedures
- Supervise, initiate, and participate in the hiring, training, counseling, corrective action, and evaluation process of staff
- Ability to implement individualized programs, plans, and services to facilitate independence
- Ability to handle multiple urgent issues and prioritize as needed
- Demonstrated understanding of all aspects of client care
- Ability to protect clients from harm to themselves or others and work with people with disabilities who may exhibit challenging behaviors
- Ability to train, direct, and supervise the tasks of staff, and provide effective, timely feedback given orally or in writing
- Ability to lead a team and to be flexible for program needs
Those with high school graduation or GED and 4 years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities
OR
High school graduation or GED and four years of experience as an Attendant Counselor 1, equivalent or higher-level state class
When applying, please include:
- Resume Three professional references (preferably current supervisor, former supervisor, professional reference)
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) 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.
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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Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement PlanSalary : $4,746 - $6,384