Job Description

Posting number: 2026-05923

Department: Dept. of Social and Health Services

Division: DDA

Job classification: ATTENDANT COUNSELOR 2

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Community Services, Social Services, Human Services

DSHS BHHA Lakeland – Attendant Counselor 2

Join our team as an Attendant Counselor 2 at Lakeland Village in Medical Lake, where you will play a vital role in supporting residents with developmental and behavioral health needs. In this position, you will provide hands-on care, assist with daily living activities, and help implement individualized care plans that promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing. Your work directly contributes to a safe, structured, and supportive environment where residents can build skills and maintain quality of life.

About Lakeland Village
Lakeland Village is a state-operated, 24-hour residential facility serving approximately 210 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Located in Medical Lake and established in 1914, it offers a range of services through certified Nursing Facility and Intermediate Care Facility (ICF/IID) programs. Residents receive comprehensive care that includes medical and nursing support, therapeutic programming, and individualized treatment plans designed to promote independence and quality of life in a home-like setting. Lakeland Village also offers day programs focused on sensory integration, vocational training, and recreational activities, along with short-term respite services for eligible individuals.

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Some of what you'll do:

• Provide direct personal care to residents, including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, and monitoring daily living activities.
  
• Support meal preparation and service by following prescribed diets and assisting with feeding while accurately recording intake and output.
  
• Perform safe transfers, repositioning, and transportation of residents using proper equipment and infection control precautions.
  
• Monitor, observe, and report changes in residents’ physical, behavioral, and medical conditions, including completing incident reports as required.
  
• Implement and support individualized care plans, collecting and documenting data to promote resident independence and skill development.
  
• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to support care planning, services, and overall resident wellbeing.
  
• Assist with daily operations, including transporting residents to appointments/activities, light housekeeping, laundry, and maintaining supplies.
  
• Serve as relief charge staff as needed by supporting team coordination, assigning tasks, and ensuring continuity of care.
  
  

Desired skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Communicate clearly and effectively with residents, families, and team members.
  
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and reliability in a structured care environment.
  
• Work collaboratively as part of a team to support resident-centered care.
  
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
  
• Adapt to changing needs, including working weekends, holidays, and extended hours with short notice.
  
• Effectively engage and support individuals with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, or behavioral health challenges.
  
• Read, understand, and consistently apply policies, procedures, and care plans.
  
  

Who should apply?
We are searching for professionals who meet one of the following:

• High school diploma or GED and one year of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, or mental health challenges.
  OR
  
• One year of experience as an Attendant Counselor 1 or in an equivalent or higher-level state classification.
  
  

Additional information:

• Schedule: Pinewood shift 3, Thursday - Monday, 10:30 pm - 7 am, with Tuesday/Wednesday off.
• 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.
  
• Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.
  
  

Ready to start a rewarding career? Apply today!
Along with your application, please include:

• An updated resume.
  
• Three professional references with contact information.
  
  

Questions?
Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Vincent Hamilton at vincent.hamilton@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number #05923.

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.

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