Job Description

Posting number: 2026-05932

Department: Dept. of Social and Health Services

Division: DDA

Job classification: ATTENDANT COUNSELOR 2

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Social Services, Human Services, Community and Social Services

DSHS DDA – Direct Support Professional/Attendant Counselor 2

Want to put your passion to work? In this job, you will assist adults with developmental disabilities to live full, empowered lives in their home. Each individual has unique support needs, your support may include cooking, personal care tasks, household tasks, community activities, medication administration and support to maintain good physical, behavioral and emotional health. This essential position provides paid training, excellent benefits and the ability to make a difference and transform someone’s life!

State-Operated Living Alternatives (SOLA) within the Development Disabilities Administration (DDA) has multiple opportunities for Direct Care Providers in Bremerton, WA. We are hiring for a variety of permanent, non-permanent, on-call, and double-fill opportunities. Most openings are on the Swing Shift (2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.), while on-call positions may include a variety of shifts and hours based on operational needs. During the application process, you will be asked to indicate your employment and shift preferences for consideration.

To Start On Your New Career, We Ask That You Have:

A high school diploma/GED

AND

One year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities in mental health facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, or residential settings.

You'll Get Competitive Pay and Great State Benefits As You:

Coach, teach, and mentor people with intellectual disabilities
Assist and train clients with all areas of daily living skills
Implement Individual Support Plan programs, plans, and services
Transport and accompany clients to appointments, or other activities in the community
Form relationships with people
Keep the resident's home safe and clean
Review, collect, and record participant information and report information that is vital and/or pertinent to home management
Utilize an electronic data system to maintain client records and other reports

Desired Skills and Abilities:

Outgoing and friendly
Ability to provide accurate and clear written communications both electronically and verbally
Punctual and responsible
Ability to work with challenging individuals
Effectively communicate with management, peers, residents, and the public as needed
Able to work in a team and alone
Able to read and follow policies and procedures
Maintain great work habits.

We need you to help us help others! If we have caught your eye, we want to hear from you!

Interested?

Simply fill out our application and attach your resume and three references. That's it! We want to make this easy for you.

Questions?
Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Ricky Luna at ricky.luna@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number #05932

To learn more about DSHS, go to www.dshs.wa.gov

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 with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

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.

Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nepotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.

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About Clark County WA

With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and settlements. Framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west, the area is a picturesque place to work, play and live.

Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition frame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area. Today, more than 440,000 people call Clark County home.

Clark County government is one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of challenging positions for about 1,570 people. You can learn about current job openings, the application process, job descriptions, pay schedule and employee benefits on the Clark County Human Resources website at https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources.

The mission of Clark County government is to enhance the quality of life in our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability.

Industry

Government & Public Safety

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Headquarters

Vancouver, WA

Year Founded

1844

Website

wa.gov

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