Share Email Opening Title Intermediate Care Facility - Direct Care Specialist   About the Organization Established June 15, 1971, Valley Community Services Board is a publicly funded organization where citizens of Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta and Highland Counties can receive Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Developmental Services services. Valley Community Services Board serves as the single point of entry into publicly funded mental health, developmental, and substance use disorder services for these localities. Valley CSB is a person-centered organization, tailoring treatment to each individual. We value competency and compassion in every service we provide. We are also a resource for educating the public about the nature of mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities to dispel stereotypes and encourage support for individuals facing those challenges. Valley Community Services Board is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.   Open Date 8/21/2019   Close Date   Position Intermediate Care Facility - Direct Care Specialist   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time and/or Part-Time   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Shift Various Shifts   Req Number DIR-19-00003   Number of Openings 11   Number Filled 0   Description Like any organization, it is the people that make the difference; Are you ready for the challenge? Serving adults with developmental disabilities, our group homes provide housing and intensive assistance designed to reinforce the highest level of independence possible. Under new management, we have worked hard to ensure that our employees are given every opportunity to succeed. Here in the group homes, we have created a successful organizational culture that benefits both the employees and the people in which we serve. Working with us, you will be given the opportunity to do your job well, feel a sense of accomplishment and achievement, and be respected and noticed by your supervisors. You will develop positive working relationships with your co-workers and will be valued to the highest level. So, are you ready? We are currently looking for a few full-time and part-time (20 hours per week) staff willing to work all shifts. Part-time hours include shifts from 5AM to 9AM or from 1PM to 6PM. The employee works as a team member in providing Person-Centered active treatment and care to adults with severe intellectual and physical challenges. This position is responsible for assuring individuals' needs are met, household safety and sanitation are maintained, and applicable standards and regulations are met. Specialists receive close supervision from the Shift Coordinator. Specialists are assigned to either our Greenstone Residence or Grandview Residence as their primary work site; however, Specialists are oriented and trained to work at both homes as needed.     Position Requirements A combination of education and experience that provides required knowledge, skills, and abilities. High school diploma or equivalent required. Within the first 12 months of employment, employee must satisfactory completion of a VA Board of Nursing approved Medication Aide training program and satisfactorily demonstrate medication administration and supervision of self-administration to the facility nurse in accordance with the prescriber’s instruction pertaining to dosage, frequency, and manner of administration, and in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Board of Pharmacy relating to security and record keeping, and in accordance with facility Medication Management Policy, upon completion of the training program and on an annual basis. The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Virginia driver’s license and to communicate effectively orally and in writing. The candidate must be able to stand, squat, sit, bend, stoop, stretch, left ¼ of body weight, assist with wheelchair transfers and push a wheelchair. The employee must be able to obtain certification of the absence of tuberculosis according to VCSB’s Tuberculosis Screening policy. Must work in a latex environment where reasonable accommodations are the issuance of latex-free gloves and the use of breathing barriers for CPR training. Must be able to assist with meal preparation, serving, and cleanup, including the use of various foods and spices (no accommodations available). Must be able to work a flexible schedule including all shifts and all days of the week, weekends, holidays and inclement weather days.     Salary Information *This position requires a Valid Virginia Driver's License that is in good standing. If your application is sent to the hiring manager for further review, and the hiring manager wishes to conduct an interview, it is necessary that we have a copy of your driving record before the interview process can continue.*   EOE Statement Valley Community Services Board is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   Additional Requirements   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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