EMPLOYER EXTRA: Direct Support Professional/Attendant Counselor

Extra Extra: Developmental Disabilities Administration

DSHS Rainier Direct Support Professional/Attendant Counselor 1

Do you enjoy working closely with people in need and want to make a difference in their lives? A career as a Direct Support Professional could be for you. Direct Support Professionals, also known as Attendant Counselors, are compassionate about the well-being of our residents with developmental and intellectual disabilities in their home or at other locations on and off campus.

Start a career today at Rainier Residential Habilitation Center (RRHC) and join our community of hard-working professionals. We offer competitive benefits, on the job training, meaningful work, and long-term, professional, promotional growth opportunities.

We are hiring for:

DSHS Rainier Direct Support Professional

Some of what you will do:

• Provide specialized care, support, and training for residents with intellectual disabilities in compliance with each Individual Habilitation Plan
• Train and assist residents to maximize independent living skills in community awareness, safety and personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, social behavior and behavioral needs
• Provide protective intervention with residents who have a dual diagnosis of intellectual disability and mental illness
• Accompany and supervise residents ensuring health and safety of the residents to/from and during activities, community events, appointments, eating and shopping
• Able and willing to properly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow all infection control policies and procedures

Closing date: June 16, 2024

To apply?

All interested and qualified candidates should click on the “Apply” button to submit application online. If you have any questions, please contact Alex Baclaan at alex.baclaan@dshs.wa.gov .