• Employer: Alleghany Highlands Community Services
• Type of Position: Full-Time Job
• Industry: Human Services
• Location: Covington, VA
• Salary Range:

Job Openings

Open positions:

Administrative Supports Supervisor Adult Psychiatrist Direct Support Professional- Merryfield Residence Direct Support Professional-In Home Residential Education Instructor/ Activities Coordinator Emergency Services Clinician Mental Health - Support Service Provider (New Beginnings Provider) Merryfield Supervisor (ICF/ID) New Beginnings Program Manager New Beginnings-Residential Facility Technician

Administrative Supports Supervisor Full Time Responsibilities: Administrative Supports Supervisor/Administrative Assistant supervises the administrative staff of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and functions as administrative assistant to the MH/SA Director of Outpatient Services. This position is responsible for assuring the smooth operation of administrative services to clients and staff and providing direct support to the MH/SA Director.

Qualifications: -Associates Degree in Business or Related Field -2 years past experience working in healthcare office -Supervisory skills

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Adult Psychiatrist full and part-time RESPONSIBILITIES: Conducts clinical evaluations for determining current mental status and medication needs for Adult populations; prescribes medication and follows patients for medication monitoring and adjustments; provides consultation to outpatient clinical staff; participates in staff meetings as required; completes entry of notes and evaluations (written, electronic and dictation).

REQUIREMENTS: Doctor of Medicine from an accredited medical school required. Virginia Medical License required. Board Certified/Board Eligible in Adult Psychiatry preferred. Fingerprinting, FBI and State criminal record checks, drug testing, and CANIS report will be required upon request.

ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $132,931 - $199,397. Excellent fringe benefits. Alleghany Highlands Community Services welcomes international graduates (J-1 and H-1B Visa waivers).

REPLY BY:Position will remain open until filled.

Application package consists of a cover letter, a resume, and an Alleghany Highlands Community Services application. Submit completed application to:

Human Resources Alleghany Highlands Community Services 205 E. Hawthorne Street Covington, VA 24426. www.ahcsb.org

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Direct Support Professional- Merryfield Residence full-time with benefits The ICF-MR Direct Care Provider provides services to adults with moderate to profound intellectual disabilities. This staff position is responsible to manage, supervise and provide direct care to individuals in the ICF MR residential facility. As a member of a training and care team, the ICF-MR Care Provider facilitates the continuity of care across all shifts and promotes smooth and efficient program and facility operation. The incumbent will assist with the assessment, development, and implementation of the individual program plans, independence and skills acquisition. The ICF-MR Direct Care Provider uses a variety of teaching and reinforcement techniques and strategies designed to meet the individuals’ daily needs delineated in a plan of active treatment. The incumbent is a positive role model for community integration and acceptance, exercises sound judgment, performs all job functions in a professional manner, is aware of the importance of consistency in service delivery to enhance a positive outcome, and provides opportunities for inclusion into community life.

Two years experience in a human service field is preferred. The incumbent must be physically able to respond to behavioral and medical emergencies, able to perform simple restraints, go up and down stairs, and ambulate quickly in home and community settings. The incumbent must be able to perform all duties including physically assisting individuals with wheelchair transfers, which will require lifting, and assistance with personal care/hygiene tasks.

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Direct Support Professional-In Home Residential Part-Time Providers will work with individuals having intellectual disabilities. Work will be in their homes. Major duties include training, assisting, supervising and monitoring progress of the consumer. Applicant must possess the ability to work with individuals who require considerable assistance in activities of daily living. To be considered, applicants must possess a vailid Virginia driver's license, acceptable driving record, reliable transportation and required limits of automobile liability insurance (if transporting a client).

Minimum Education and Experience High School diploma is required. Experience in similar settings is preferred. Certification in CPR, basic First Aid, and medication administration is also required but can be obtained upon hire.

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Education Instructor/ Activities Coordinator Full-Time Responsibilities: Serves as an educational specialist and activities coordinator in ID Services. The employee works directly with individuals with intellectual disabilities improving their cognitive functioning, problem solving skills, hand eye coordination, involvement in activities and socialization skills. The employee will provide educational instruction, coordinate individual and group activities, and facilitate the group activities. The educational specialist/ activities coordinator will serve as a member of the Interdisciplinary team for Life Skills, Day Support Program and Merryfield Residence, an 8 bed residential program. This position provides education instruction and implements arts/ crafts and social activities for the individuals. The employee provides assessment and planning to meet the needs and interests of each individual. The employee provides opportunities and training to individuals to preserve and improve abilities for independent functioning with concentration on education and activities. This position works a flexible schedule to provide observation, program implementation and documentation on planned outcomes. The employee is a participant of the interdisciplinary team and attends team meetings to develop treatment plans and give feedback on the individual’s outcomes.

Requirements: -Bachelor’s degree in education -1 year experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities

Transcripts must be submitted with application.

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Emergency Services Clinician Part-Time (Daytime) Major duties include providing face-to-face and telephone crisis intervention, diagnostic evaluations and assessments of need for treatment, preadmission screenings for private and state psychiatric hospitalization, behavioral health consultations, and referrals to other programs or community based services.

Masters degree, LPC, LCSW or a Registered Nurse licensed to practice in Virginia with 36 months experience working in mental health, or a current agency employee with a Bachelor’s Degree and previously “grandfathered” by the Executive Director as certified as a preadmission screening evaluator are exempt from the Master’s Degree requirement. Outpatient or inpatient clinical mental health and/or substance abuse treatment experience required; documented crisis intervention experience within the past five years required. Successful completion of the DBHS/MRSAS approved Certification Training Program for Preadmission Screening Evaluators required.

Transcripts must be submitted with application.

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Mental Health - Support Service Provider (New Beginnings Provider) Full-Time Responsibilities: Works at New Beginnings and in the community to provide direct services, training, and support to enable individuals that meet program requirements to achieve and maintain community stability and independence in the most appropriate, least restrictive environment.

Minimum Education and Experience: -Must meet the criteria of Qualified Mental Health Provider or Qualified Mental Health Provider-Elgible -Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field (required) -Certification in CPR, basic First Aid, and medication administration is also required but can be obtained upon hire -Valid driver's license and meet requirements of motor vehicle check, drug/alcohol testing and child abuse/neglect with the Va. Dept. of Social Services

Transcripts must be submitted with application.

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Merryfield Supervisor (ICF/ID) Full Time Responsibilities: The ICF/ID Supervisor provides management and oversight of Merryfield Residence and responsible for the conversion to a certified Intermediate Care Facilities for adults with intellectual disabilities. The ICF/ID Supervisor provides supervision to the staff working in these programs, 7 days a week. This position recruits, and coordinates the interdisciplinary team of consultants. The ICF/ID Supervisor is responsible for developing the work schedules for the three shifts to assure adequate ratios to meet regulations and to assure safety and quality of care and training for the individuals. The ICF/ID Supervisor is responsible for assuring ICF/ID regulations and licensing requirements are met, as well as assuring the daily safety and welfare of the individuals. This position provides training, assistance and supervision to staff in the provision of active treatment services, to include assessment, development, documentation and evaluation of individual program plans. The ICF/ID Supervisor also serves as the Administrator and Food Services Specialist.

Minimum Education and Experience: -Bachelor’s or Masters in Human Services Field and 1 year of documented experience working directly with individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities (preferred)

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-5 years of paid employment developing, conducting, and approving assessments and individual service plans, treatment plans for individuals with intellectual disabilities

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New Beginnings Program Manager Full Time Responsibilities: Oversees the daily operation of the Transition Living Program which develops transitional, personal, and community integration and independent living skills. Work involves supervision of services through team of direct care staff; managing and allocating the resources of the assigned service programs; and monitoring the progress of consumers; documentation prepared by staff; and the development and implementation of individual service plans. Employee is responsible for the direct care, supervision and support of consumers in residential, day support, and additional mental health support scenarios, which enable the consumer to participate in community lifestyles. Work involves ensuring the safety and security of consumers, and assisting them with routine medication and personal care. Work also involves assisting in routine clerical duties. Employee must exercise tact and courtesy in contact with staff, consumers, families, and services providers. Ensures program services and comply with local, state, and federal guidelines.

Minimum Education and Experience: -Must meet the criteria of Qualified Mental Health Provider -Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field (required) -1 year experience in direct care of the Disabled, SMI, and/or MR programs (required) -Certification in CPR, basic First Aid, and medication administration (required but can be obtained upon hire) -Valid driver's license and meet requirements of motor vehicle check, drug/alcohol testing and child abuse/neglect with the Va. Dept. of Social Services (required)

Transcripts must be submitted with application.

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New Beginnings-Residential Facility Technician Part Time Responsibilities: Employee is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of clients. Employee will identify behaviors, situations or physical plant conditions that obstruct safety and security. Employee will plan, implement, and monitor both immediate and long range recommendations that create an environment of safety and security. Employee must exercise tact and courtesy in contact with staff clients, families, and service providers.

Minimum Education and Experience: -High School Diploma or GED (required) -Previous experience (preferred) -Certification in CPR, basic First Aid, and medication administration (required but can be obtained upon hire) -Valid driver's license and meet requirements of motor vehicle check, drug/alcohol testing and child abuse/neglect with the Va. Dept. of Social Services (required)

Required Education and Experience:

To Apply:

Visit our website: www.ahcsb.org for a complete list of openings and application.

Do you have questions? Contact Cara Major at 540-965-2135 ext: 101 or via email: cmajor@ahcsb.org

Applications and Resumes can be submitted to:

-cmajor@ahcsb.org

-Fax: 540-965-6371

OR

-205 E. Hawthorne St. Covington, VA 24426

Contact Information:

Cara Major

540-965-6371
fax:
cmajor@ahcsb.org