DSHS BHHA Direct Support Professional

State of Washington•Yakima County – Yakima, WA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

In this job, you will assist adults and children with developmental disabilities to live full, empowered lives in their home. 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 position provides paid training, excellent benefits and the ability to make a difference to someone’s life! This opening can be filled as an Attendant Counselor 2 or be filled as in-training to develop the required skills within this specialized field. Upon successful completion of the 6-12 month in-training plan, you will progressively advance to the goal and wage of the Attendant Counselor 2. See why people like you chose careers with DSHS. 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. 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.

Requirements

One year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities in mental health facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, or residential settings, AND a high school diploma/GED or equivalent.
A high school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.