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DSHS BHHA Attendant Counselor 2

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
Spokane, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026 CLOSED ON 7/16/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSHS BHHA Attendant Counselor 2 position at Washington State Department of Social and Health Services?

Description

DSHS DDA Direct Support Professional/Attendant Counselor 2

Want to put your passion to work? In this job, you will assist adults with developmental disabilities to live full, empowered lives in their homes. Each individual has unique support needs, your support may include cooking, personal care tasks, household tasks, community activities, medication administration, and support to maintain good physical, behavioral, and emotional health. 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. Learn more about SOLA Here

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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
  • Review, collect, and record participant information and report information that is vital and/or pertinent to home management
  • Utilize an electronic data system to maintain client records and other reports
  • And, Snohomish County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.

To Start On Your New Career, We Ask That You Have:

Attendant Counselor 2 (Starting at Step D $23.67-$29.52)

  • 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 And 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

Interested? Simply fill out our application today and attach your resume and three references. That's it! We want to make this easy for you. Interviews are scheduled weekly.

Questions: Please contact alex.baclaan@dshs.wa.gov or call the main Talent Acquisition line at 360-725-5810 and reference job number 04319 .

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 a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, 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 & 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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Salary : $24 - $30

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