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DSHS Lakeland Village Habilitation Plan Administrator
Join us at Lakeland Village and help others by providing support and fostering partnerships that empower people who reside here to live a better life. Lakeland Village is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and motivated professional to join our team as a Habilitation Plan Administrator (HPA).
In this role, you will administer the establishment, implementation, and evaluation of client habilitation plans for people with intellectual disabilities. Additionally, you will direct the activities of an interdisciplinary team. An HPA provides habilitative services that support and enhance each client's skills and strengths. Your experience and leadership abilities will make lasting and positive differences.
Note: 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:
- Develop, write, and consult on training programs for clients.
- Evaluate and monitor the implementation of habilitation plans for each client assigned.
- Provide regular analytical review and follow-up of each client's progress in relation to their stated support needs.
- Provide detailed summaries of health status and/or changes in the lives of clients to families.
- Recommend appropriate corrective actions when programs are not meeting objectives.
- Assure compliance of policies, procedures, and practices of the Interdisciplinary Team to Federal and State regulations and laws.
- Coordinate support needs of people with intellectual disabilities and plan for appropriate services.
Who should apply?
Professionals who meet the qualifications for Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) and one of the following:
- Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience in a qualified field*, which has been involved in treating or working with people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
- Master's degree
What we're looking for:
- Experience identifying support needs and planning for appropriate services for persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
- Ability to plan and develop effective teaching, habilitation, and individualized strategies.
- Ability to prepare clear, concise reports, evaluations, programs, and recommendations.
- Ability to confront and engage in problem-solving and conflict resolution with clients, team members, and families.
- Demonstrate good judgment in supporting clients in crisis; ability to recognize and assess the social, emotional, psychological, behavioral, and other factors influencing a client's life.
Interested?
Please include current contact information for three professional references and attach the following with your application:
- A current chronological resume.
- A cover letter detailing your experience as it relates to the “What we are looking for” section of this announcement.
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? Please contact vincent.hamilton@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 00148.
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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