DSHS Lakeland Attendant Counselor 1 Salary $21.06 - $28.06 Hourly
Location: Spokane County - Medical Lake, WA
Job Type: Various
Job Number: 2026-00163
Department: Dept. of Social and Health Services
Division: BHHA
Opening Date: 01/09/2026
Closing Date: 1/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Description
The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step.
Benefits
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Job Summary
Are you a compassionate, dedicated direct care professional seeking a rewarding career in healthcare? Do you have a passion for supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities? If so, we'd love to have you on our team.
Lakeland Village Residential Habilitation Center has immediate openings for Direct Support Professionals on all shifts. In this role, you'll coach, teach, and mentor adults in a supportive, home-like environment alongside a team dedicated to making a difference. You'll follow Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) and Nursing Home regulations as part of an interdisciplinary team, promoting quality care and preventing abuse or neglect.
What You Will Do
- Assist adults with personal care needs, including hygiene, grooming, bathing, and toileting.
- Provide direct care, support, and individualized training tailored to each resident.
- Actively engage residents in learning opportunities that promote independence and daily living skills.
- Support individuals with complex care needs through compassionate and consistent intervention.
- Accompany and transport residents to on- and off-campus appointments and recreational activities.
- Accurately document care provided and report any changes in condition or behavior.
Why Choose Lakeland Village?
- Excellent Benefits - Qualified staff enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, and generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
- Career Development - Take advantage of our onsite Nursing Assistant Registered and Certified (NAC) training programs, along with ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Extra Earning Potential - Boost your income through available overtime and shift differentials.
- Growth & Expansion - Join us at an exciting time as we grow and expand our services.
- Welcoming Environment - Work on a community-focused campus where collaboration is valued, and residents genuinely appreciate your care and presence.
Requirements
- Professionals with a High School Diploma/GED OR one year of experience working with people with Intellectual/developmental Disabilities.
- An existing Washington State Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is a plus but not required.
Additional Information
- Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.
- 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.
- Upcoming start dates: If hired, New Employee Orientation (NEO) will begin in February 2026.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please include three professional references with current contact information, including email addresses.
Questions?
Not sure if this opportunity is for you? You can find more information on Lakeland Village here.
Contact Information
Questions? Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Peter Bonato at peter.bonato@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number #00163.
About DSHS
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 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Applicant Accommodations
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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Employee Benefits
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
Benefits Overview
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. Thats why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Insurance Benefits
- Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
- There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
- Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
- Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
Other Insurance Coverage
- Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
- Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
- The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
- State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
- New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.
- For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems web site.
- Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
- All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
- Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
- Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Sick Leave
- Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
- Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
- Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
- Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
- Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
- Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis.
Military Leave
- Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
- Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
- Leave Sharing
- Parental Leave
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Leave Without Pay
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Application Questions
Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
Yes
No
How much experience do you have working with people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities?
None
I have experience, but less than 1 year
1-2 years
3-4 years