PCT- Part Time

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Title: PCT
- Part Time

State Role

Title:

Direct Service Associate III

Hiring Range: Flat Rate of $20.74/hr plus Shift Differentials of up to $3.00/hr additional per hour

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Comm Ctr for Child & Adoles

Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Builds therapeutic relationships and provides trust‑building, strength based individualized care that is consistent with the child’s treatment plan, using the least restrictive interventions necessary while upholding the rights and dignity of children and their families at all times. Provides direct care to psychiatric minor patients, and as such this position is considered “essential” and is expected to report as scheduled during emergency events.

• Demonstrated knowledge of child/adolescent development and needs of individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to provide positive statements to individuals served.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to provide direction for activities of daily living for youth in care and instruct children/adolescents in basic hygiene and social skills.
• Ability to observe and describe observations orally and in writing in a manner that is easy to understand and legible.
• Ability to communicate with children/adolescents who have a variety of physical and mental disabilities.
• Ability to interact and intervene verbally and physically in crisis situations.
• Ability to lead and oversee children/adolescents and staff in recreational and social activities.

Reasonable experience as a direct care staff person at CCCA to have acquired adequate institutional knowledge to train others in the role, with a contributor rating or higher.

Applicants must list all relevant experience that you wish to be considered for this position. A fingerprint‑based criminal history check and reference checks are required for the selected candidate. Under Virginia Code 37.2‑314 and 37.2‑408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers persons who have been convicted of specific “barrier” crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending “barrier” charges.

Applicants will be provided confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

DBHDS facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated against COVID‑19, but staff are encouraged to receive vaccination. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for infection prevention.

DBHDS is an equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

Name:
John Lee

Phone:

Email: john.leeginia.gov