Activities Assistant

Title: Activities Assistant

State Role Title:49053

Hiring Range: $26.74 hour

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:Southeastern VA Training Ctr

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

Looking for a career with meaning and purpose Join our team at Southeastern Virginia Training Center!

Southeastern Virginia Training Center (SEVTC) a facility within the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Activities Assistant to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This role is responsible for providing structured day support services that promote independence skill development and meaningful engagement both on campus and in the community.

The Activities Assistant plays a key role in delivering person-centered support that enhance quality of life encourages community integration and foster ongoing skill advancement.

About Us

At Southeastern Virginia Training Center (SEVTC) we serve citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are an intermediate care facility operated by the Department of Behavioral health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) where we support individuals in state-of-the-art homes with accommodations unique to their specific needs. At SEVTC we take pride in providing our individuals with a person-centered approach fostering their independence and ensuring their life is fully realized to their potential. Our employees are our most valuable asset and we take time to invest in their health wellness and happiness.

All new hires must successfully complete the facilitys Pre-service training program for Direct Support Professional Staff to include Person Centered Approach techniques CPR/First Aid Certification Therapeutic Options medication administration nutritional management and physical/behavioral management for continued employment.

About the Role

• Plan develop and implement individualized day support programs aligned with each individuals Support Plan.
• Facilitate skill-building activities including communication daily living skills recreation vocational readiness and community integration.
• Provide direct coaching support and supervision during day support programming.
• Conducts house 1:1 and group training sessions; assists other ID team members in conducting programs.
• Complete accurate documentation such as progress notes data tracking and daily logs in compliance with CMS DBHDS and facility standards.
• Implement behavior support strategies and ensure safety across all program settings.
• Support community outings recreational activities and transportation needs.
• Participate in meetings required training and ongoing program development.

Additional Information:

• This position is hourly/wage and not eligible for benefits. Hourly (wage) employees may not work more than 29 hours a week and are limited to working 1500 hours in a year.

• This position is considered essential personnel and will be required to report to work during facility needs or emergencies.
• All new hires must complete a 13-day Pre-Service Training Program (8:00 AM 4:30 PM daily).

Schedule/Hours:

• Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Skills and experience required:

• Ability to write and verbally communicate effectively in a clear and concise manner. Communicate significant information to other ID team members and record data using electronic health records.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to work independently while carrying out instructions and directives.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive and highly confidential matters.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and perform tasks independently.
• Ability to organize and maintain workflow efficiently.
• Ability to document information using MS Office products and spreadsheets.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work accurately with details.
• Ability to maintain and organize health information within the electronic health record (EHR).

• Experience in a day activity program prevocational vocational training and Recreation Therapy setting.
• Experienced or has knowledgeable in securing individuals in vehicles using seat belts and the 7-point safety straps system for individuals using wheelchairs
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid drivers license.

Bonus points if you have:

• Knowledge of Medicaid licensure standards.
• General knowledge of behavior modification techniques; and the ability to apply them during Day Support/Vocational training sessions.
• Familiarity with community inclusion and engagement activities.

Person Centered. Community Based.

SEVTCs mission is to provide quality person-centered services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in partnership with a community-based system of supports.

We envision SEVTC as a center of excellence providing specialized supports that enable successful community living for individuals with intellectual developmental and behavioral challenges across the state of Virginia.

Our values reflect an environment where: individuals lead self-determined lives that focus on empowerment dignity and respect employees are valued and appreciated as out most import asset individuals and employees live work and play in an environment that is safe and free from harm collaboration with DBHDS community partners and family members is welcomed and fostered and resources are utilized in a thoughtful and efficient manner.

Special Instructions

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

Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginias Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your will receive confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé have been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application refer to Your Application in your account.

Applications/résumés will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date.

Background Investigation: 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.

Under Virginia Code 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: 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 4:30 p.m.).

Equal Opportunity: 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.

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

Contact Information

Name: Sarita Jordan

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths 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 & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process