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Walla Walla County Developmental Disabilities Program Assistant in Walla Walla, Washington
Position: Developmental Disabilities Program Assistant
Salary Range: $4,196/month to $5,625/month; Starting Salary DOQ, DOE
Location Community Health Department
Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours/week); FSLA Non-Exempt; Benefits Apply; Grant Funded
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Open Until Filled
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Full Time Benefits Include: • County pays $1,500 per month towards medical, dental, vision, life insurance and employee assistance program for employee and eligible family members • Retirement: Walla Walla County full time employees are eligible for Washington State Department of Retirement Services (DRS) • HRA Veba account: Employer contribution may apply • Wellness program • Access to MetLife Pet Insurance • Deferred compensation plans offered • Twelve paid holidays annually • Vacation accrual based on seniority (see Union Contract) • Benefited employees shall accrue sick leave benefits at the percentage rate of hours worked per week, to a maximum of eight (8) hours earned per month based on a forty (40) hour workweek but not less than one (1) hour per every forty (40) hours worked per County Policy 30.05.0
Visit Walla Walla County Website for detailed benefits information.
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Brief Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Developmental Disabilities Senior Program Coordinator, or designee, the Developmental Disabilities Program Assistant provides information and outreach to the community including individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, schools, community partners and advocates. Works with community partners to improve service system understanding, access, and outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities across their lifespan. Applies and integrates the guiding values of the Developmental Disabilities Administration within program services and activities. Builds capacity within the local community through active partnerships with education, service providers, State agencies, and others to ensure that people with developmental disabilities have opportunities for inclusive supported employment, community inclusion activities, and are prepared for employment upon graduation from transition programming. Provides support for individual students and families to ensure successful outcomes related to employment, community inclusion and connections to both informal and formal support systems.
Working Environment/Physical Abilities: The working environment includes activities in multiple department venues. Physical abilities required for this position are ones typically related to office and field operations, sitting, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting to 20 pounds. Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate computers, other office equipment, accessing file cabinets both on and off site, and sufficient hearing and speech ability to communicate verbally, and the ability to drive a motor vehicle.
*Minimum Qualifications: Education And Experience: *Associate degree in social services, education, or other closely related field, some outreach experience or experience working with people with developmental disabilities; OR a combination of education and experience management deems to meet the qualifications for the position. Training in interpersonal skills including effective communications.
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*Licenses And Other Requirements: *Must successfully pass a background check and a driving record check. Must have a valid driver's license.
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For Application: Application, resum