Dshs Lakeland Adult Training Specialist

DSHS Lakeland Adult Training Specialist 2

If you are looking for a beneficial career with growth and advancement potential, consider this fantastic opportunity!

DSHS's Developmental Disabilities Administration at Lakeland Village Residential Habilitation Centeris seeking an Adult Training Specialist 2 to work in our Intermediate Care Facility. Our Adult Training Specialists are key to the success of empowering the lives of the people we serve by providing vocational and community living skill-training programs.

You will work under the direction of the Adult Programs Supervisor as a member of an enthusiastic Interdisciplinary Team. 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. 

Some of what you'll do:

• Develop, write, update and implement group and individual programs for people 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

• Instruct, train and support people in developmental, educational, vocational, language, behavior, social, community survival, and other training programs

• Conduct/facilitate various tabletop activities or other activities tailored to each 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

• Set-up, clean-up, and maintain upkeep of classroom, training, vocational, and habilitation areas

• Document resident classroom progress and behaviors 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

• 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

• Provide physical supports/intervention for residents, care for personal hygiene needs of residents, and check on diet plans when assisting a resident

• Use email and state databases to report resident program data, and to develop, complete, and disseminate classroom assessments and other assessments as needed

Who should apply

Those with: 

• A high school diploma/GED and successful completion of 15 specific, job-related college credit hours as shown below*

And one of the following:

• One year of experience as a vocational trainer of people with disabilities in a community employment program or sheltered workshop

• Or, one year of experience as a teacher's aide in a special education classroom/exceptional student services within a school district

• Or, 2 years of experience as an Attendant Counselor

• Or, one year of experience as an Adult Training Specialist 1 

• Specific job-related credits: 
• A combination of 15 credit hours in at least 2 of the following disciplines: 
• 100 or higher level English class
• 100 or higher level Psychology class 
• 100 or higher level Education/Special Education class 
• 100 or Higher level Human Services class

Note: These jobs may be filled at the Adult Training Specialist 1 (in-training) level, which requires High School graduation or equivalent education/experience and successful completion of the ATS training plan.

Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Experience operating a desktop computer; experience using Microsoft software programs, including Outlook and Word

• Experience supporting people who have intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) by teaching new skills and maintaining skills, with a focus on the resident's rights and quality of life

• Ability to work effectively and as part of a team in a diverse work environment

Who we are

Watch this video to learn more about how our staff makes a difference in transforming lives.

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Interested?

Along with your completed application & 3 references, include: 

• A letter of interest describing your work experience as it relates to this job

• Chronological resume

Questions? Email Morgan Daggi or call the main Talent Acquisition line at 360-725-5810 and reference 07262.

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.

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.

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