DSHS Lake Burien - Psychiatric Child Care Counselor 1
DSHS Lake Burien - Psychiatric Child Care Counselor 1
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Psychiatric Child Care Counselor 1 Youth Support Professional
At Lake Burien Transitional Care Facility in beautiful Burien Washington our team works to serve youth ages 13 to 17 who have cooccurring intellectual and developmental disabilities. Facility staff works alongside with youth empowering them to learn selfcare skills so they can thrive.
The facility opened in July 2024 with support from Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Washington State Department of Children Youth and Families Washington State Health Care Authority MultiCare and Seattle Childrens Hospital.
The voluntary facility currently can serve up to 12 youth and may eventually expand to serve up to 24 youth.
The property was designed with youth in mind and features accessible spaces for onsite educational services and therapies and beautiful outdoor spaces.
Were hiring for day and swing shifts as well as permanent and nonpermanent.
King County employees receive 5 premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use.
Opportunities performed onsite 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.
Our values at DSHS:- We welcome all with access and inclusion.
- We serve with respect and dignity.
- We collaboratewith the community.
- Weimprove services continually.
- We communicate with clarity and choices.
Some of what youll do- Assist with activities of daily living based on ageappropriate approaches model evidencebased practices.
- Coach/teach youth.
- Facilitate social skills problemsolving and decisionmaking skills.
- Document behaviors and progress.
- Intervene in crisis situations and use deescalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies.
- Assist in offcampus therapeutic activities.
Were looking for those with
A bachelors degree with emphasis in social sciences education recreation psychology or related field.
Or
Two years of college with emphasis in social sciences education recreation psychology or related field and two years of social service experience.
Or
Equivalent education/experience.
Desired- Ability to directly intervene with disabled persons who may exhibit inappropriate behavior.
- Ability to complete the Washington State Department of Health Agency Affiliated Counselor credentialing process within 60 days of hire.
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 agencys vision that you bring an equity antiracism 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 about this opportunity Please contact Jill Ranft at and reference project number 12957
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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 applicants 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 drivers 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. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or.
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