Job Duties:
The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking to hire a Behavior Specialist I who has experience with Electronic Health Records and working with adults diagnosed with intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD) in a day support program for the SkillQuest program in our Developmental Services Division.
And here's the exciting part - the selected candidate will qualify for a $3,000 hiring bonus!**
Responsibilities:
The City offers a generous benefits package such as health, dental and life insurance, retirement, and savings plans. Other key benefits include:
Make a meaningful impact in our community and apply today!
**Hiring bonuses shall only be for new hires of original employment or reemployment as defined in Human Resources Policy No. 5.0.
Working Conditions:
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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. Must 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 IDD.
Experience working in a day support setting.
Experience with implementing Person-Centered/Individualized Service Plans.
Experience with programs implementing Medicaid Waiver, Human Rights, and licensure regulations.
Experience providing direct care, including ADL’s.
Experience with Electronic Health Records.
Experience working with challenging behaviors.
Experience with creating and implementing group activities.
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.
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.