What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSHS Fircrest Adult Training Specialist 2 position at State of Washington?
DSHS Fircrest Adult Training Specialist 2
The Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center, within the Developmental Disabilities Administration, is seeking an Adult Training Specialist to join their dedicated team of professionals who provide 24-hour residential and specialized care for clients with developmental and intellectual disabilities. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing vocational, educational, behavioral, therapy, motor, social, or community living skills training programs.
This is a dynamic and rewarding career opportunity with significant growth potential—apply today! Use your skills to make a lasting impact by partnering with individuals, providing the support, care, and resources they need to empower them in shaping their own lives.
Some of what you will do:
- Develop, write, and update group and individual resident programs that may be reviewed by an Adult Training Supervisor or other appropriate professional staff
- Instruct, teach, and supervise individuals with intellectual disabilities
- Perform a variety of activities to set up job stations and facilitate client work processes
- Provide input to the Interdisciplinary Team in the development of client habilitation and training plans
- Assist in identifying client needs, establish individual objectives, and determine client reinforces
- Maintain accurate data and process/work production records
- Provide assistance as needed for those who may have limited mobility skills
We are looking for professionals who demonstrate:
- Working knowledge of the practices of vocational, recreational, or therapy programs using art, music, dance, or occupational modalities
- Ability to write and implement individual and group training programs or activities appropriate for people with developmental disabilities in a classroom setting
- Experience facilitating or co-facilitating therapeutic activity groups
Who should apply?
Professionals with High school diploma/GED and successful completion of fifteen specific, job-related college credit hours.
And one of the following:
- One year of experience as an Adult Training Specialist 1
- One year of experience as a vocational trainer of persons with disabilities in a community employment program or sheltered workshop
- One year of experience as a teacher's aide in a special education classroom
- Two years of experience as an Attendant Counselor
Specific job-related credits:
- Five credit hours in 100 level or higher English Composition class
- A combination of ten credit hours in two of the following disciplines:
- 100 or higher level Psychology class
- 100 or higher level Education/Special Education class
- 100 or higher level Human Services class
- 100 or higher level Computer Science or Math class
Additional information
- 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.
- 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.
Interested?
Along with your application, please include:
- An updated resume
- Three professional references with contact information
- A copy of your college transcripts.
Questions?
Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Ricky Luna at ricky.luna@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number #01657.
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.
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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Salary : $3,643 - $4,865
