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BH/DS Behavior Specialist I
Working Title Shift Leader
Department/Division Human Services - DS BizNet Village
Job Type Full Time
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Requisition ID:
41793
Work Location:
Human Services - Biznet Village facility
Pay Range:
G.20, $43,359.40 - $67,207.07
Starting Salary:
Depending upon Qualifications
Work Schedule:
Varies dependent on the needs of the program.
Part Time Hours/Wk:
Job Open Date:
4/2/24
Application Deadline:

Job Duties:

A $3,000 hiring bonus is being offered for this position.  Hiring bonuses shall only be for new hires of original employment or reemployment as defined in Human Resources Policy No. 5.0. 

  •           $500 will be awarded in the first paycheck.
  •           $1,000 will be awarded upon completion of the six (6) month interim performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.
  •          $1,500 will be awarded upon completion of the employee’s one (1) year probationary period and a performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.

Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking to hire candidates who has three (3) or more years in a residential setting and direct shift leader experience for the Behavior Specialist positions at the West Neck Intermediate Care Facility (ICF).

Available Shifts

  • 1:30 PM - 9:30 PM Tues-Sat 
  • 1:30 PM - 9:30 PM Sun-Thurs
  • 9 PM - 7 AM Sun-Wed

 Duties:

  • Function primarily as a Shift Leader to ensure that all aspects of 12 clients’ plans are executed in a timely and consistent manner.
  • Perform medication passes when needed; attend assigned medical appointments/outings.
  • Communicate with the direct care team(s), nursing staff, Qualified Developmental Disability Professionals (QDDPs), Recreation, day program staff, families/Authorized Representatives (ARs), and the general public, including medical professionals.
  • Be familiar with and able to implement IPPs for 12 clients.
  • As Shift Leader, assess all client needs, and activities and provides guidance to other direct care staff.
  • Maintain good knowledge of the medication process, including looking behind, checking the MAR, etc.
  • Identify and defuse crisis situations and contact necessary program staff for reporting purposes.
  • Maintain general Human Rights knowledge and identify reportable situations and to whom.
  • Maintain and complete fund ledger for primary client 1x per week.
  • Complete medical/dental consults after appointments.
  • Complete documentation for assigned responsibilities and when required assess the accuracy of collected data and communicate the need for revisions in programming.
  • Communicate in an effective, respectful, professional fashion, using methods easily understood by the client involved.
  • Work with the QDDP to identify strengths and needs and develop training objectives for client(s).
  • Participate in the hiring and mentoring of new staff under the direction of the immediate supervisor.

The City offers a generous benefits package such as health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans. Other key benefits include:

  • Maternity/paternity and parental leave
  • Leave donation program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistant Program
  • Professional Development

Minimum Requirements:

MINIMUMS: Requires any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to four (4) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities such as, sociology, psychology, or special education. Required to have, or obtain, a current and valid drivers license. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. May be required to qualify as Qualified Mental Health Professional or related designation as required by program.

Additional Requirements:

DMV Transcript:  Required
CDL:  Not Required                                       
DOT History:  
Not Required                                                 
CPS Check:  Required
Physical:  Not Required    
Respirator:  Not Required
Polygraph Review:  
Not Required
Psychological Screening:  Not Required

Attachments Required:  Resume.

Preferences:

Three (3) years or more of experience working in a residential setting.
Direct Supervision experience.
Experience with an electronic health record
Experience with administering medications
Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
Experience following an individualized service plan.

Special Instructions:

This requisition is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis to fill multiple vacancies.

  • Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting. 
  • Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you provide on your application and/or resume; or otherwise demonstrated during the hiring process.
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VRS Contribution:   All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.  

Drug Free Workplace:  The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

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