DSHS SCC Residential Rehabilitation Counselor 2 Job at State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services
State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services McNeil Island, WA
As a Residential Rehabilitation Counselor, you will work collaboratively with a team of professionals to implement treatment strategies and interventions that support the needs of our residents. Residential Rehabilitation Counselors are responsible for the daily support and monitoring of residents, escorting/chaperoning services in the community, healthy engagement opportunities, and fostering a safe and secure environment.
We have multiple opportunities available! We encourage you to apply if you are looking for a place to grow your career.
- Full-time and on-call are available.
- Free ORCA cards are available for Pierce County employees.
- Shift differential pay applies to evening/night shifts.
Some of what you'll do:
- Provide day-to-day supervision and monitoring.
- Create opportunities for social and therapeutic engagement in individual and group settings.
- Assist and encourage residents in completing essential life skills.
- Escort residents to and from community outings/appointments.
- Maintain a safe and secure living environment.
- Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop accurate and detailed written documentation and reports.
- High school graduation or GED, and 2 years of experience providing direct care of people with behavioral health issues.
- Or college-level coursework will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
- Equivalent education/experience will also be considered.
- Those who lead by example.
- Knowledge of CPR and first responder level first aid
- Ability to effectively collaborate with staff and residents from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to demonstrate an acute awareness of safety protocols and utilize strong judgment skills to assess environments and situations, making sound decisions within the scope of the job.
- Effective and flexible communication skills with the ability to write comprehensive and concise documentation with attention to detail.
See why people like you chose careers with DSHS
Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform 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 mission 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.
Note: Employees of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of your vaccine status. Please note medical or religious accommodation may be available once an offer of employment is made.
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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