DSHS Attendant Counselor 2 - SOLA - Kent - State of Washington - Kent, WA

The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), State Operated Living Alternatives (SOLA) is committed to transforming lives creating an extraordinary community where people can thrive. SOLA is recruiting a permanent Attendant Counselor 2 who has a passion for excellence and compassionate care. We invite you to be a part of our team. This job is located at SOLA in Kent.

As a Direct Support Professional, your work hours will be 11:00 pm – 7:00 am Sunday through Thursday with Friday/Saturday as your days off. You’ll provide supervision and instruction to SOLA participants in accordance with Individual Service Plans (ISP), Risk Protocols, Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSP), Delegated Nursing Guidelines and Responsibilities, and Individual Financial Plans. Clients may exhibit challenging behavior, may be assaultive, have a dual diagnosis of intellectual disability and mental health, have community protection issues and/or clients with health problems.

Agency Profile:

The State Operated Living Alternatives (SOLA) program is a certified supported living program providing supervision and instruction to SOLA participants, incorporating values such as competence, status and recognition, power and choice, safety and health, relationships and inclusion in the community, in all supports, per the Washington State Residential Guidelines (located to view at this link http://www.dshs.wa.gov/ddd/ ).

At SOLA you will enjoy a rewarding career with impressive benefits designed to help you maintain a comfortable life style for you and your family, including;

Major Medical • Dental • Vision • Optional Medical Flexible Spending Account • Long-term Disability • Retirement and other savings plan options • Life Insurance • Paid Vacation & Holidays • Continuing Education

See the Benefits tab for more details. Benefits apply to full-time and most part-time employees.

DUTIES:

Primary duties:

• As a Direct Support Professional, this position provides supervision and instruction to SOLA participants in accordance with Individual Instructional Support Plans (IISP’s), Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSP’s), Delegated Nursing Guidelines and Responsibilities, and Individual Financial Plans (IFP’s).
  


• Assist and train SOLA participants in all areas of ADL’s and any personal care as needed, including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, personal hygiene, transferring, social behavior, meal planning and preparation, and household management.
  


• Implement individualized programs, plans and services.
  


• Incorporate values from the Washington State Residential Guidelines (competence, status and recognition, power and choice, safety and health, relationships and inclusion in the community) in all supports.
  


• Maintain participant homes, yards, possessions in good condition at all times.
  


• Assist with medical or behavioral emergencies.
  


• Transport participants to appointments, activities, etc.
  


• Assess medical and overall conditions and safely and accurately implement all nursing procedures as trained by clinical/RND nurse.
  


• May include but not limited to: medication administration, blood pressure cuffs/machines, use of oximeter, suction and percussion equipment, nebulizer, colostomy care, internal pump, stoma care, program and use a feeding machine, diabetes supplies and equipment, and monitor an oxygen compressor.
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

Who should apply

High School graduation or GED AND 1 year of experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities and must be able to obtain and maintain Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR) or NAC certification.

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High School graduation or GED AND 1 year experience as an Attendant Counselor 1, equivalent or higher level as a Washington State service employee and must be able to obtain and maintain Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR) or NAC certification.

Here’s what we are looking for:

• Ability to provide individualized programs, and services to maintain skills and facilitate independence for clients.
  


• Promote effort in recognizing client’s abilities and continue to promote healthy behavior.
  


• Implement formal training opportunities for clients
  


• Ability to redirect disturbing behavior.
  


• Ability to “show” positive behavior by leading by example.
  


• Sharing positive knowledge and skills with clients.
  

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Application Process:

Here is what you need to provide:

Three professional references, with current contact information.

Proof of Education – Applicants must attach proof of education completion as a legible document to your application. Documents must be attached and labeled as a separate document.

Some jobs in our department may require a background check, including criminal record history and may be covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

The Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process on this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

The State of Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For questions about the application process contact Staffing Specialist Lynette Ryder at lynette.ryder@dshs.wa.gov or at 360-829-4956 referring to job posting #06507.

DSHS Attendant Counselor 2 – SOLA – Kent Supplemental Questionnaire

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(300 345G H44 R1) Select the answer that describes a combination of your education and experience.

I possess a high school diploma or GED and one year of experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities.

I possess a high school diploma or GED and one year of experience as an Attendant Counselor 1 (within State of Washington employment service), equivalent or higher level state classification.

None of the above.

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(300 345G H44 R2) Are you currently licensed or able to be licensed in the State of Washington as a Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR)?

Yes

No

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(300 345G H44 R3) In the box below enter your State of Washington Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR) license number. If you have none, write None.

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(300 345G H44 D1) Please describe your work history providing services solely to individuals with intellectual disabilities. (Do not include mental health, corrections, nursing home experience, etc).

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(300 345G H44 D2) How many years of full-time work experience do you have following and implementing individual written plans for positive behavior support OR for skill development training (such as personal hygiene and health, money management, community integration, domestic and dining skills)?

I have more than four years of this type of experience.

I have two to four years of this type of experience.

I have less than two years of this type of experience.

I have none of the above.

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(300 345G H44 D3) How many years of full-time work experience do you have assessing the skills and behavior of clients, documenting and collaborating with team members (counselors, trainers, psychologists) to develop plans or programs for “Skill Development Training” or “Positive Behavior Support for people with intellectual disabilities?

I have more than four years of this type of experience.

I have two to four years of this type of experience.

I have less than two years of this type of experience.

I have none of the above.

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(300 345G H44 D4) How many years of full-time work experience do you have training and assisting clients with Personal Care tasks for both males and females?

(Tasks include but not limited to: bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, personal hygiene, and social behavior, and behavioral management, choice-making and household management.)

I have more than four years of this type of experience.

I have two to four years of this type of experience.

I have less than two years of this type of experience.

I have none of the above.

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(300 345G H44 D5) How many years of full-time work experience do you have performing basic arithmetic computations necessary to assist clients to manage their finances and to meet other programmatic requirements per the client’s individualized financial plans?

I have more than four years of this type of experience.

I have two to four years of this type of experience.

I have less than two years of this type of experience.

I have none of the above.

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(300 345G H44 D6) How many years of full-time work experience do you have ordering or re-ordering medications and documenting or monitoring or reporting on medications usage and issues?

I have more than four years of this type of experience.

I have two to four years of this type of experience.

I have less than two years of this type of experience.

I have none of the above.

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(300 351U H44 Docs) Did you attach/include the below required items?

1) A complete online application or attached resume.

2) Three professional references, with current contact information.

3) Proof of Education – must attach a legible document to your application.

Yes

No

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