Feb 06, 2012
POSITION VACANCY NOTICE
JOB TITLE: COUNSELOR I – Residential
(Intellectual Disabilities)
POSITION: #120102
WORK SITE: Suffolk, Virginia
WORK SCHEDULES: Wk I: Mon. –Wed.:1pm-9pm, Thurs.-Fri.:.6a.m - 2p.m, Sat. Sun.: Off,
Wk II: Mon. –Wed.:1pm-9pm, Thurs.-Fri.: Off, Sat. Sun.: 8a.m - 4p.m
Wk I: Mon. –Wed.:1pm-9pm, Thurs.-Fri.: Off, Sat. Sun.: 6a.m - 2p.m
Wk II: Mon. –Wed.:1pm-9pm, Thurs.-Fri.:.6a.m - 2p.m, Sat. Sun.: Off,
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Supervise and provide direct care to 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 individuals with Intellectual Disabilities in 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; two years direct care experience in a Intellectual Disabilities residential setting, must be a Qualified Mental Retardation Professional (QMRP); valid Driver’s License with acceptable DMV record.
CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
TO APPLY: Submit WTCSB or State application, cover letter, resume’ and DMV record to Western Tidewater Community Services Board, 5268 Godwin Blvd., Suffolk, VA 23434. COPY OF COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT, IF APPLICABLE 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. Visit our website, www.wtcsb.org for application and position related information. Access our Job line at (757) 942-1068. EOE /M/F/D/V.