DSHS YVS Attendant Counselor 3

State of Washington•Yakima County – Selah, WA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

We have career opportunities for an Attendant Counselors at Yakima Valley School, a state-run nursing facility for persons with developmental disabilities. You'll interact with clients in a residential living atmosphere, providing care and engaging in therapeutic activities on and off campus. You'll partner with residents and their family members, providing choices in all areas of their lives. In addition to a competitive salary and on the job training, we offer a complete benefit package with medical, dental, vision, long-term and life insurance, retirement plan, 12 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave with pay, opportunities for overtime, career growth and advancement. The schedule for this position is: Swing shift Sunday - Thursday 1:45 PM - 10:15 PM with Friday/Saturday OFF. 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.

Requirements

Two years of related experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities or a mental illness and high school diploma or GED.
Two years of experience as an Attendant Counselor 1, equivalent or higher level state class and high school diploma or GED.
An NAC license is required for this position.

Responsibilities

Serve as shift charge (or lead), evaluating daily and emergent needs of the work unit and assigning staff appropriately.
Staying in touch with both sides of the unit (duplex) throughout the shift and responding appropriately when assistance or direction is needed.
Provide direct care and active engagement designed to maximize independent living skills.
Teach and assist residents with personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, leisure skills, community awareness, safety and routine household responsibilities.
Participate in activities of daily living, physical, social and habilitative skill development while providing choices for self-determination to the best of the resident's abilities.
Transport and escort residents to and from various recreational activities and health appointments.
Aid in the implementation of Health Services Orders supporting residents through a planned daily schedule of learning new skills, becoming more independent, maintaining their health, overall functioning, improving social behaviors, attending work and school.
Provide personal care for both genders.
Provide safe and protective interventions in the presence of challenging behaviors.
Observe, document and report physical, medical and behavioral changes in residents.
Assist with medical and behavioral emergencies, providing health, safety, security and protection from abuse and or neglect.