DSHS BHA Residential Rehabilitation Counselor 2 Job at State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services
State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services Steilacoom, WA
Description
Residential Rehabilitation Counselor 2
We are seeking applicants that demonstrate flexibility, a desire to learn, and interpersonal skills that build up our team’s forward-thinking attitude for the role of Residential Rehabilitation Counselor 2 at DSHS's Special Commitment Center (SCC). These jobs are on-call, so offer you scheduling flexibility and a foot-in-the-door to WA State employment.
SCC is a highly structured and secure treatment setting located on McNeil Island in the beautiful Puget Sound. Our program treats people who are detained and/or civilly committed and assists them in addressing their sexual offending and individual treatment needs.
SCC employees also receive an additional $10 per day premium pay in addition to advertised salary and a free ORCA card for transportation use. ?Ferry transportation is provided to McNeil Island employees .
In the role of Residential Rehabilitation Counselor 2, you will be responsible for daily oversite in the residential unit. You will work as part of a team responsible for implementing residential treatment strategies that contribute to the rehabilitation of individuals at SCC. Your knowledge and experience will help Transforming Lives!
Some of what you'll do:
- Provide direct day-to-day monitoring and care of the resident population
- Engage with residents, assisting them in developing skills and becoming positive members of society
- Instruct and encourage residents
- Interact with residents on a daily basis, direct and re-direct as necessary
- Assist and coach SCC residents
- Maintain awareness of and review changes to residents' treatment goals to assist and encourage them
- Escort residents to and from the living unit
- Monitor resident's use of prescription medications
- Maintain safety and security in the living environment and perform routine security inspections
- Perform continued observation of all resident interactions and intervene when necessary
- Provide accurate, detailed, written documentation and reports on resident progress toward treatment goals
- Complete documentation, reports, and other paperwork both electronic and paper
What we're looking for:
- Ability to respond appropriately to negative behavior
- Use, effective verbal techniques to diffuse situations
- Knowledge of CPR and first responder level first aid
- Clear and concise writing skills
Who should apply?
Professionals with one of the following:
- High school graduation or GED and two years of experience providing direct care to psychiatric patients, residents, or inmates in a residential or in-patient mental health setting
- Or, satisfactory completion of the Residential Rehabilitation Counselor 1 in-training plan
- Equivalent education*/experience will also be considered
College-level coursework will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Free ORCA cards are available for Pierce County employees. Ferry transportation is provided to McNeil Island employees.
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
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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.
Questions? Please contact Sharon.sterling@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 15406.
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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