Description

Adult Training Specialist

If you are looking for a dynamic and challenging career with tremendous growth and advancement potential, consider this fantastic opportunity and apply today!

The Department of Social and Health Services, within the Developmental Disabilities Administration at Lakeland Village Residential Habilitation Center, is seeking an Adult Training Specialist to work in the Adult Programs section of our Intermediate Care Facility. In this role, you will work directly with individuals with developmental disabilities and will write and implement training programs for groups and individuals. Our Adult Training Specialists are key to the success of empowering the lives of the people we serve by providing vocational learning opportunities.

Some of what you'll do:

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  Develop, write, update, and implement group and individual programs for persons with developmental disabilities in classroom settings for vocational learning activities such as environmental controls relaxation, and other vocational readiness skills as outlined in the Individual Habilitation Plan (IHP)
• Instruct, train, and supervise individuals in developmental, educational, vocational, language, behavior, social, community survival, and other training programs.
• Conduct/facilitate various tabletop activities or other activities tailored to the individual Resident
• Teach residents to maintain safety in the classroom or vocational environment and actively participate in the development of resident training plans, attend meetings, and provide program input information gathered from the classroom
• Perform duties associated with set-up, clean-up, and general upkeep of classroom, training vocational, and/or habilitation areas that may include relocating large or odd-shaped materials
• Document Resident classroom progress and behaviors in the Resident Unit Record (RUR) using a computer and approved state databases; will maintain and report data per resident program and record-keeping needs in order to meet ICF-ID and other regulations
• Provide physical support/intervention for residents, care for personal hygiene needs of residents, and check on diet plans when assisting a resident.
• Escort residents who may need assistance due to limited mobility skills, who may be unsteady or require the use of a wheelchair between AP and their home cottage
• Understand, recall, and follow up as a direct care provider providing physical support/intervention for residents, and checking on diet plans whenever assisting a Resident
• Use email and appropriate state databases to develop, complete, and disseminate classroom assessments and other required assessments as needed

What we are looking for:

• Experience operating a desktop computer and using Microsoft software programs, including Outlook and Word
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse work environment
• Experience supporting residents who are developmentally disabled and may possess a co-occurring disorder of mental illness by teaching new skills, maintaining skills, and focusing on the resident's rights and quality of life
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions

Who should apply?
Opportunity may be filled at the 12-month in-training level of Adult Training Specialist 1.
Requirements for ATS 1
High School graduation or GED or Equivalent Education/Experience (work experience that is equal to what is described in the job announcement)
Requirements for ATS 2
Professionals with a high school diploma or GED and successful completion of fifteen specific, job-related college credit hours, and one of the following:

• One year of experience as an Adult Training Specialist 1
• One year of experience as a vocational trainer of persons with disabilities in a community employment program or sheltered workshop
• One year of experience as a teacher's aide in a special education classroom
• Two years of experience as an Attendant Counselor AND
• Specific job-related credits:
  15 credit hours in at least two of the following areas at the 100 or higher level:
• English
• Psychology
• Education/Special Education
• Computer Science or Math
• Human Services

Along with your application please include:

• Current resume
• A cover letter that describes your experience working with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
• A copy of your college transcripts (informal is acceptable)

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 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.

Questions? Please contact DSHS Recruiter by email and reference #05292.

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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