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

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.

OR

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:

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.