POSITION VACANCY NOTICE

 

JOB TITLE:               Counselor I, MR Residential Services

 

POSITION:                #0733

 

WORK SITE:            Suffolk

 

WORK HOURS:        Position #1: Monday – Wednesday- 12:00p.m. – 10:00p.m.;

                                           Thursday – Saturday-Off; Sunday 10:00a.m. – 8:00p.m.

                                    Position #2: Monday- Off; Tuesday - Friday – 8: 00a.m. –

                                            3:00p.m.; Saturday – 8:00p.m. – 8:00a.m; Sunday- Off.

 

               

                 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Provide direct care and supervision of mentally challenged adults. Duties will include food preparation, light housekeeping, and transportation of residents. Applicants should have an understanding of the dynamics and demands of residential care, including daily living skills, behavior management, role modeling, working with team model and documentation.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  Provide direct care services to consumers of MR residential facilities to include active participation in developing, implementing and documenting consumer’s Individualized Program Plans.  Evaluate consumer progress and assist with utilization of community resources. Supervise consumers in housekeeping and food service activities.  The incumbent is responsible for accurate, consistent, and timely record keeping.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  BA/BS in a Human Services field; direct care experience in a MR residential setting, must meet criteria for Qualified Mental Retardation Professional, (QMRP) or QMRP eligible; valid Driver’s License with acceptable DMV record. 

 

 

CLOSING DATE:      Open Until Filled.

 

TO APPLY: Submit WTCSB application (State form acceptable), cover letter, resume’ and DMV record to Western Tidewater Community Services Board, 5268 Godwin Blvd., Suffolk, VA 23434. COPY OF COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT MUST BE INCLUDED WITH PACKET. POSITION NUMBER MUST BE INDICATED ON APPLICATION. DMV MUST BE CURRENT WITHIN 30 DAYS. FAXED INFORMATION OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK REQUIRED.  ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.  WTCSB IS A DRUG, ALCOHOL & SMOKE FREE WORKPLACE.  EOE  M/F/D/V.  Visit our website, www.wtcsb.org for application and additional postings.