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BH/DS Behavior Specialist I
Working Title Shift Leader
Department/Division Human Services - Indian River Road ICF/DS
Job Type Full Time
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Requisition ID:
42670
Work Location:
Human Services - Indian River Road facility
Pay Range:
G.20, $43,359.40 - $67,207.07
Starting Salary:
Minimum of the Pay Range
Work Schedule:
Wed - Sat, 12:30PM – 10:30PM
Part Time Hours/Wk:
Job Open Date:
8/1/24
Application Deadline:

Job Duties:

The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking to hire a Shift Leader who has direct supervision of staff including three (3) years or more experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities in an ICF/ID Residential setting for the Indian River Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) in the Developmental Services Division.

 

And here's the exciting part - the selected candidate will qualify for a $3,000 hiring bonus!**

Responsibilities:

  • Assess all client needs and activities for the day and provide direction to other direct care staff.
  • In collaboration with the nurses, coordinate staffing and transportation for medical appointments and other daily activities.
  • Demonstrate good knowledge of medication process, including look behinds, counts, reviewing the MAR, etc.
  • Complete tasks required for primary client if assigned.
  • Be familiar and able to implement IPPs for 10 clients.
  • Maintain general Human Rights knowledge and ability to identify situations which are reportable and to whom.
  • Maintain and complete fund ledger for primary client if assigned.
  • Attend and advocate for clients at medical appointments and complete related documentation.
  • Communicate in an effective, respectful, professional fashion, using methods easily understood by the client or staff involved.
  • Work with the QIDP to identify strengths and needs and contribute to development of training objectives for client(s).
  • Identify and defuse crisis situations and contact necessary program staff for reporting purposes.
  • Complete periodic documentation reviews of client and program records.
  • Assist with hiring and onboarding of new staff.
  • Ensure completion of assigned tasks per House Manager or Supervisor II.
  • Assist DSP staff with completion of direct care and daily activities.

 

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

 

**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.
  • $1000 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”.

Make a meaningful impact in our community and apply today!

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.

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:

Experience working with individuals with Intellectual Disability
Three (3) years or more of ICF/ ID Residential experience
Experience as a shift leader or directing the work of others
Medication Administration Certification
Experience providing nutrition/medication via a feeding tube
Experience providing positive behavioral support.
Experience documenting in an Electronic Health Record

Special Instructions:

This recruitment is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed regularly and position will close to applicants upon collecting a suitable pool of qualified applicants.

  • 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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