Behavioral Health Technician - $21 per hour
Company: Virginia Dept of Behavioral Health & Developmental
Location: Portsmouth
Posted on: October 29, 2024
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionVirginia Dept of Behavioral Health &
Developmental Services is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician
for a job in Portsmouth, Virginia.Job Description &
Requirements
State Role Title: 49053
Hiring Range: $20.74 per hour
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Southeastern Va Training Centr
Agency Website: Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
This position supports 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. This position will become
Medication administration certified after 90 days of employment.
Medication administration certified staff may give medication in
their assigned location or be assigned to administer medication in
another location
This position is considered essential personnel and would be
required to work in the event of an emergency or facility need. All
SEVTC positions are required to work different shifts and/or
overtime as requested.
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 members.
Minimum Qualifications
High school education or equivalent is required. Experience working
with people who have intellectual disabilities, mental health
issues, or medical conditions is preferred. 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.- (Pre service training class is 12 days
long 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and one day 2p-10p with 2 additional days
for observation).- ROTATING WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS, BUT INCUMBENTS
WILL NEED TO BE FLEXIBLE TO COVER OTHER SHIFTS IF NECESSARY
Additional Considerations
Experience working with individuals with aggressive behaviors or
mental health issues- Related education or experience, either
personally or professionally, working with individuals with
developmental/intellectual disabilities, mental health issues, or
in the medical field- Prefer some knowledge of program activities
including recreation, leisure skills, communication, vocational,
and educational programming.
Special Instructions
You 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.
Southeastern 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.
These positions are hourly/wage and not eligible for benefits.
Hourly (wage) employees may not work more than 29 hours a week and
are limited to working 1500 hours in a year.
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.
Contact Information
Name: DaShanta White,HR Recruiter
Phone:
Email:
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 .
Note: 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
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Developmental ServicesThe Virginia Department of Behavioral Health
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