DSHS BHHA Attendant Counselor

Overview

Direct Care Provider Lead - Attendant Counselor 3. Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities? Join our dynamic team at Pierce West SOCR, as a Direct Care Provider/Attendant Counselor 3. In this pivotal role within DSHS's State Operated Community Residential (SOCR) program you will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of care and support provided to our clients.

You will have the opportunity to lead and inspire a dedicated team, ensure high standards of client care, and contribute to the development and implementation of individualized support plans. Your leadership will help shape the daily experiences of our clients, guiding them toward greater independence and well-being. If you are ready to embrace a challenging and rewarding position that combines leadership, client care, and team collaboration, this is the role for you.

The shift for this position is: 2:00PM-10:00PM Thursday-Monday, with Tuesday/Wednesday off.

• Serve as a shift lead by coaching and monitoring staff, maintaining adequate staffing levels, and ensuring compliance with SOCR policies, client care plans, and safety protocols.
• Provide specialized care, support, and training to SOCR clients, including assistance with daily living activities (e.g., hygiene, meal preparation, community activities) and adherence to individualized care plans and behavioral support strategies.
• Act as lead trainer for new staff, ensuring thorough onboarding, support, and documentation of training.
• Coordinate and support client participation in offsite appointments and activities, while maintaining client confidentiality and monitoring financial procedures.
• Observe, document, and report changes in client conditions, behaviors, and any incidents; ensure data accuracy and completion in all records and reports.
• Maintain the home environment, including inventory of supplies, personal possessions, PPE, and equipment; oversee household maintenance, safety, and cleanliness.
• Communicate essential care, health, safety, and environmental issues to relevant personnel; provide feedback for program development and performance evaluations.

• 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.
• Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.
• Work Schedule:
  
  2:00PM - 10:00PM

• Proficiency in supporting and implementing 1:1 or 2:1 staffing with clients who may display challenging behaviors.
• Strong communication skills for providing clear feedback, training, mentoring, and coaching to staff.
• Ability to execute individualized programs and plans to enhance client skills and independence, following both written and verbal instructions.
• Skill in collecting, recording, and reporting data as required by Individualized Instruction and Support Plans (IISP).
• Patience, respect, and adaptability in working with clients who have diverse behavioral, physical, or personal needs.
• Capacity to respond effectively to emergencies, maintain confidentiality, and apply sound judgment in client care and home operations.
• Ability to safely transport clients and adhere to medical and nursing orders.

Who should apply? Professionals with two years of experience working with people who experience developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and/or mental health challenges AND high school graduation or GED. OR Two years of experience as an Attendant Counselor 1, equivalent or higher-level state class.

Interested? Apply today!

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people…