DSHS YVS Attendant Counselor 2
About The Position
The Attendant Counselor 2 works at Yakima Valley School in a residential setting, assisting adults with developmental disabilities to live full, empowered lives. The position provides care and engages residents in therapeutic activities on and off campus, while partnering with residents and their family members and supporting choices in all areas of residents’ lives. This position serves as a relief charge and assigns work to lower-level Attendant Counselors. It also checks and inventories client clothing, personal possessions, living-unit or home supplies, and other inventories; completes work orders; maintains client and other related records; and prepares reports. The schedule is 1:45 p.m. to 10:15 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. The position is on-site. Opportunities performed on-site at the work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay. Evening and night shifts include a shift differential in addition to standard compensation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- One year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities in mental health facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, or residential settings.
- Active CNA, NAC, or NAR license.
- Ability to evaluate and apply established procedures and techniques for assigned portions of IISP programs in accordance with the job specification.
- Ability to carry out assigned responsibilities without direct supervision.
- Ability to provide accurate and clear written communications electronically and verbally.
- Punctuality and responsibility.
- Ability to work with challenging individuals.
- Ability to communicate effectively with management, peers, residents, and the public as needed.
- Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
- Ability to read and follow policies and procedures.
- Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver’s license; those driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on that vehicle.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a relief charge and assign work to lower-level Attendant Counselors.
- Coach, teach, and mentor people with intellectual disabilities.
- Assist and train clients in daily living skills.
- Implement Individual Support Plan (IISP) programs, plans, and services.
- Transport and accompany clients to appointments and other community activities.
- Build relationships with residents and partner with residents and family members, supporting choices in residents’ lives.
- Keep residents’ living areas safe and clean.
- Check and inventory client clothing, personal possessions, living-unit or home supplies, and other inventories.
- Complete work orders and maintain client and related records.
- Review, collect, and record participant information and report information vital or pertinent to home management.
- Use an electronic data system to maintain client records and other reports.
- Provide care and engage residents in therapeutic activities on and off campus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
