Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (Residential Counselor)

Western Tidewater Community Service Board is seeking Full-Time Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (Residential Counselor I) positions for our Residential Homes! ​

General Responsibilities for Qualified Intellectual Disability Counselor I:

• Assist with consumer service plans related to identified needs and goals
• Assist consumers in gaining access to appropriate medical, psychiatric, social, educational, vocational, and other supports and services
• Assisting clients with ADL’s
• Participating on an interdisciplinary team
• Provide consumer training/reinforcement
• Advocate on behalf of consumer, family and providers
• Monitor/assess service delivery
• Behavior management and crisis intervention

Qualifications and Skills for Counselor I:

• Must be a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (Willing to hire and provide training & mentoring to those that meet educational requirement; however, lack the work experience):
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services (Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, or other related Human Services areas of study) OR
• One year of experience working directly with individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities with the credentials as a doctor of medicine or osteopathy licensed in the state of Virginia or a Registered Nurse
• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable DMV record at the time of hire