DSHS Fircrest Attendant Counselor Manager
About The Position
DSHS Fircrest is hiring for an Attendant Counselor Manager. In this role, you will lead a team that supports residents in a living area every day. You will make sure care is safe, respectful and consistent, and that staff have clear direction and support. This is a working supervisor role. You will coach staff, solve problems, and help the team follow care plans and safety practices. You will also step in with hands-on support when needed, within the Nursing Assistant Certified scope, under clinical direction from nursing staff. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a designated living area on a 24-hour per day, seven days a week basis. Supervises all Attendant Counselors assigned to the living area. Ensure Attendant Counselors train, assist, care for, and participate with Residential Habilitation Center (RHC) clients being served on or off campus, following the clients to locations where training and activities most appropriately occur. 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. King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use.
Requirements
- Applicants who currently Nursing Assistant Certified in Washington State.
- High School Diploma/GED and four years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
- High School Diploma/GED and four years of experience as an Attendant Counselor 1.
- Meets professional qualifications for Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP).
- Leadership: You set clear expectations, follow through, and model respectful support. Build trust with staff through coaching, feedback and fair follow-up.
- Behavior support approach: Use approved methods to guide staff through challenging situations safely.
- Teamwork: Partner well with an interdisciplinary team to carry out support plans and daily care.
- Problem-solving: Stay calm, set priorities, and choose the safest next step when plans change.
- Clear communication: Write and speak in a way that helps people understand what to do and why.
- Training and scheduling: Keep staffing, schedules and training on track so services are consistent.
- Trusted judgment: Make decisions that protect residents, support staff, and keep services steady.
Responsibilities
- Lead hiring, training, coaching, corrective action and performance reviews for Attendant Counselor staff.
- Investigate concerns, respond to issues, and complete plans of correction when needed.
- Assign daily work, coordinate resident activities, and keep the living area running smoothly.
- Keep resident, staff and unit records accurate to meet nursing facility, federal, state and local rules.
- Observe staff performance and give clear direction so care is consistent and respectful.
- Provide and supervise hands-on care within the Nursing Assistant Certified scope, under clinical direction of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
- Support specialized services by helping staff carry out care needs like exercises, equipment use, modified diets and nurse-delegated tasks.
- Watch for changes in a resident’s condition, respond quickly, and take action to protect residents from abuse and neglect.
- Complete auditing work for health, safety and compliance, and address problems early.
- Communicate clearly with relatives and guardians about policies, procedures and expectations.
Benefits
- 5% premium pay for working on-site at least three days a week
- Free ORCA card for transportation use (for King County employees)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
