DSHS BHHA Fircrest Direct Support Professional - Attendant Counselor 1

State of Washington•King County - Shoreline, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A career as a Direct Care Provider, also known as an Attendant Counselor, could be for you if you enjoy working closely with people in need and want to make a difference in their lives. Direct Care Providers are compassionate about the well-being of our residents with developmental and intellectual disabilities in their homes or at other locations on and off campus. Fircrest RHC is conveniently located just north of Seattle in Shoreline, WA, with excellent access to transit lines, major medical & educational facilities, a variety of eateries, access to Wi-Fi while on campus, and an onsite Fitness Center. We offer competitive benefits, on-the-job training, meaningful work, and long-term, professional, and promotional growth opportunities. This recruitment will be used to fill various positions and may also be used to fill any additional open positions. 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. 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

Effective communication skills.
Strong work ethic.
Ability to work positively with clients and team members.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Able to work holidays, weekends, or extended hours with short notice.
High school diploma/GED OR one year of experience working with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

Provide specialized care, support, and training for residents with intellectual disabilities by implementing each individual's habilitation plan.
Train and assist residents to maximize independent living skills in community awareness, safety, and personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, social behavior, and behavioral needs.
Provide protective intervention with residents who have a dual diagnosis of intellectual disability and mental illness.
Accompany and supervise residents ensuring health and safety of the residents to/from and during activities, community events, appointments, eating, and shopping.
Able and willing to properly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow all infection control policies and procedures.