Virginia Dept of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for a job in Norfolk, Virginia.
Job Description & RequirementsTitle: Lead Psychiatric Care Technician
\nState Role Title: 49053
\nHiring Range: $40,624-$54,876
\nPay Band: 3
\nAgency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
\nLocation: Southeastern Va Training Centr
\nAgency Website: Type: General Public - G
\nJob Duties
\nSoutheastern Virginia Training Center is seeking individuals to support the facility’s mission by working within a person-centered educational model as a member of an integrated team to provide support, education/training, and supervision of individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other disabilities, and to collect and record data and document services provided to these individuals. Individual support, training, and supervision is performed in the house, on-campus training and leisure sites, on the Center grounds, and off-campus in leisure, training, and employment sites. Medication administration to assigned persons as needed
SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL IS AVAILABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING SHIFTS:Minimum Qualifications
\nHigh school education or equivalent is required. Experience working with people who have intellectual disabilities, mental health issues, or medical conditions. Valid Virginia’s driver’s license required. Successful completion of/ability to complete Pre-Service training class, including completion of medication course (if applicable), CPR, First Aid, and behavior interaction procedures.
Must have the ability to communicate effectively, including the ability to follow written and oral instructions, observe and accurately document observations. Requires the ability to learn basic techniques and knowledge of developmental care & treatment. Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job, which includes standing, bending, walking, pushing/pulling, lifting up to 50 pounds, providing support during all aspects of daily personal care, and intervening with aggressive behaviors. Successful completion of the facility’s Pre-Service training program, which includes CPR, First Aid, medication administration (if applicable), nutritional management, and physical/behavioral management, is required for continued employment. Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers, Residential Managers and/or Supervisors, Shift Supervisors and ID team membersAdditional Considerations
\n- Experience working with individuals with aggressive behaviors or mental health issues
Special Instructions
\nYou will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
\nSoutheastern Virginia Training Center only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.
Southeastern Virginia Training Center offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave. Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: /> , or call DARS at . Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY. Southeastern Virginia Training Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability. DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment. \nContact Information
\nName: DaShanta White, HR Recruiter
\nPhone:
\nEmail:
\n\n
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
\nNote : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Virginia Dept of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services Job ID #5021744. Posted job title: Lead Psychiatric Care Technician
About Virginia Dept of Behavioral Health & Developmental ServicesThe Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
supports individuals by promotion recovery, self-determination and wellness in
all aspects of life.
A life of Possibilities for All Virginians
Benefits...Job Description Focus Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Cartersville, Georgia. Job Description & Requirements ~ Specialty: Labor and Delivery ~ Discipline: RN ~ Start Date: 10/21/2024~ Duration: 14 weeks ~...
...Lane Enterprises is excited to welcome a Process Engineer to their team! From generous benefits , including bonus opportunities... ...Injection Molding. Four-year degree in Chemical, Plastics, Industrial, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering is preferred. Experience...
...Job Title: Radiation Oncologist Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Memphis, TN) Location: Memphis, TN Job Type: Full-time, Contract Department: Radiation Oncology Position Overview: The Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Memphis, TN, is seeking an experienced...
...equipment, delivering world-class support for multimillion-dollar production systems.* Candidates must be fully authorized to work in... ...computers, or the underpinnings for robotics, AI, and even smart TV display screens. With 27,000 employees in 19 countries, we offer...
...headliners of the highest order. You'll be working with a talented team of clever people who have a passion for world-building who want to be creatively inspired, artistically-nurtured, and have their timecards approved by you. (Just kidding, someone else will handle...