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Colonial Behavioral Health provides opportunities for recovery to individuals and their family members in the areas of mental illness, substance use disorder, and developmental disabilities. Colonial Behavioral Health serves the citizens of James City County, City of Poquoson, City of Williamsburg, and York County. We are currently recruiting for a Direct Support Professional II within our Day Services program. This position works with individuals with Developmental Disabilities encouraging them to live independent and productive lives. **Job Responsibilities** - Plans, implements, and updates individualized service plans (ISP) utilizing a person-centered approach that is focused on independent living and community inclusion and participation. - Assesses and evaluates an individual’s strengths and needs for increased independent living and community inclusion and participation. - Provides timely and accurate service-related documentation to include progress notes. - Other duties as assigned. Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm**Skills and Qualifications** - Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality. - Ability to handle physical aspects of job, including bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and walking for periods of time. - Ability to communicate and prepare written documentation effectively and in a timely manner. - Work experience with individuals with developmental disabilities ***preferred.*** - Valid driver’s license is ***required.*** - High school diploma or equivalent ***required.*** - Bachelor's degree ***preferred.*** ***DMV record must be submitted with application.*** . **Our compensation package includes:** - Competitive compensation - Virginia Retirement System - Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance - Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Accounts - Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer **Colonial Behavioral Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.**
Salary estimate
$19 – $20/yr
Provided by the employer.
Skills for this role
Recruiting
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