What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSHS Fircrest - Attendant Counselor 3 position at State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health...?
Description
Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) Direct Support Professional - Attendant Counselor 3
Do you enjoy working closely with people in need and want to make a difference in their lives? Join our community of hard working professionals at Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center (RHC) to provide 24-hour residential and specialized care for residents with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Fircrest is currently seeking compassionate Direct Care Professionals who are Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) or known to some as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide support to developmentally disabled adults living at our facility. In this role, you are a shift charge in our Nursing Facility and will provide leadership and instruction to staff in the provision of activities of daily living, behavioral, social-emotional and recreational support needs for the residents.
Fircrest RHC is conveniently located just north of Seattle in the central location of Shoreline, WA, and has excellent access to transit lines. Also nearby are major medical & educational facilities, a variety of eateries, access to Wi-Fi while on campus, as well as an onsite Fitness Center. In addition to an exceptional benefits package, we also offer a complimentary Orca card while employed with Fircrest. You will enjoy being part of a great team and working in a residential setting on a beautiful 88-acre lot with a park-like atmosphere.
Start a career today at Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center and join our community of hard-working professionals. We offer competitive benefits, on-the-job training, meaningful work, and long-term, professional, and promotional growth opportunities.
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.
Some of what you'll do:
- Implement individualized programs, plans and services that are designed to maintain skills and facilitate independence; carry out prescribed programs as daily schedules require or as written.
- As a shift charge, you'll give verbal and written feedback/coaching, monitor staff, and ensure that care is provided according to an Individual Habilitation Plan (IHP).
- Ensure care issues, environmental and other pertinent information is communicated timely and to appropriate people.
- Provide feedback to the manager for Personal Development Plan input.
- Observe, document, and report changes in individuals' physical/mental condition or unusual behaviors.
- Accompany and supervise residents ensuring the health and safety of residents to and from activities and appointments of daily living.
- Assist with medical and behavioral emergencies; provide health, safety, security, and protection from abuse or neglect. Responsible to guide staff and others in the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment and in following all infection control policies and procedures.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work with residents who exhibit challenging behavior; with a dual diagnosis or developmental disability and mental illness; with community protection issues; and with health issues.
- Strong work ethic.
- Demonstrate understanding and competence in all aspects of Therapeutic Options training in daily work assignments.
- Promote and maintain a positive reinforcing environment.
- Positive Leadership Skills.
- Able to work holidays, weekends, or extended hours with short notice.
- Experience working with intellectual disabilities is desirable.
- Individuals who are ready to develop new leadership skills and face new challenges.
- To be a valuable contributing member of a team with a voice that is appreciated & respected.
- Individuals who want to seek educational and promotional opportunities.
- Individuals who are eager to develop new personal and technical skills.
Who should apply?
Professionals who have a high school diploma or GED, AND two years of experience as an Attendant Counselor 1, equivalent or higher-level state class.
OR
High school graduation or GED AND two years of experience working with people with intellectual disabilities.
AND
Must possess and maintain a valid Washington State Nursing Assistant Certified License.
All newly hired employees will participate and complete a paid, three-week mandatory New Employee Training Session. These pieces of training typically occur Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Interested? Simply fill out our application and provide three references. That's it! We want to make this easy for you.
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 an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Questions about this opportunity? Please contact DSHS recruiter Vincent Hamilton at vincent.hamilton@dshs.wa.gov and reference project number 00532.
Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or 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 Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
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