Lead Rehab Assistant

Title: Lead Rehab Assistant Full Time

State Role

Title:

Direct Service Associate III

Hiring Range: $48,000 to $59,000

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Western State Hospital

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Location:

Western State Hospital 103 Valley Center Drive, Staunton, VA 24401.

Who We Are Western State Hospital, part of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), has been a leader in psychiatric treatment since 1828. WSH is a 302-bed Joint Commission/CMS-accredited psychiatric facility located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley. Just 30 minutes from vibrant university towns, our hospital serves adults with serious mental health needs and is nationally recognized for our Psychosocial Rehabilitation “Learning” programs.

WSH provides a modern clinical setting and a therapeutic environment for patients, supported by highly qualified staff. Employees also enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the Shenandoah Valley, with nearby cities such as Charlottesville and Harrisonburg offering dining, entertainment, and outdoor activities, making Staunton an attractive place to live and work.

Western State Hospital is seeking a full time Lead Rehab Assistant to assist in the development and implementation of training /therapeutic interventions within the psychosocial treatment program and provide community recreation programming and vocational training available to all clients of Western State Hospital.

• Plan and conduct a minimum of 12 hours of psychosocial rehabilitation interventions per week, according to approved schedules
• Ensures that activities are age appropriate and reflect clients' needs, interests, and abilities as reflected by assessment data
• Maintains a passing score on annual competency summary report
• Assists supervisor in planning, organizing, and evaluating classes for community recreation program
• Supervises 4-8 hours per week of instruction for clients in vocational training
• Assist in completing canteen functions in the absence of other canteen employees requiring food preparation, sanitation, use of cash register, grill, and fryer

• health, vision, and dental insurance
• life insurance
• paid time off
• sick time
• family/personal time
• retirement with cash match

• Valid Virginia Driver's license

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience leading and supervising recreational activities
• College courses in recreation, leisure, vocational, recreational therapy or occupational therapy field
• Experience working with special populations
• Experience working in mental health
• Bilingual
• Veteran or veteran spouse

All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.

• 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.

Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at  during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We strongly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply to the state application and respond accordingly.

Name:
Samantha Leep
Phone:
Email: samantha.leepginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging &…