Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (Residential Counselor I)
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Western Tidewater Community Service Board welcomes you to join our team!
At WTCSB our mission is to provide a coordinated system of quality recovery-oriented care in Mental Health Intellectual Disability and Substance Abuse Services to the citizens of the cities of Franklin and Suffolk and the counties of Isle of Wight and Southampton. We value our staff support diversity and promote excellence and personal choice in the provision of consumer care.
We are seeking Full-Time Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (Residential Counselor I) positions for our Residential Homes.
Duties/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
- Assist clients with ADLs
- Participate on an interdisciplinary team
- Provide consumer training/reinforcement
- Advocate on behalf of consumers family and providers
- Monitor/assess service delivery
- Behavior management and crisis intervention
Qualifications and Skills for Qualified Intellectual Disability Counselor I:
- Applicants must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience working with individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD) which must be clearly documented on their resume
- Must be a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional
- Bachelors degree in human services (Psychology Social Work Sociology or other related Human Services areas of study)
- Valid Drivers License with acceptable DMV record at the time of hire
Willing to hire and provide training & mentoring to those who meet educational requirements; however lack the work experience)
Benefits for Full-Time Qualified Intellectual Disability Counselor I:
Health Insurance/Life Insurance
Virginia Retirement System plan
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Vacation/Sick leave/Holiday pay
Legal Resources
VA529-Tuition Savings
Critical & Accidental Insurance
Tuition discount-South University
Aflac
Working Advantage shopping discount
Submit a cover letter and resume via Indeed or on our job board at . ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. WTCSB is a drug alcohol & smoke free workplace. Visit our website for more information or email .
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