Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (Residential Counselor I) in Suffolk

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 ADL’s
• 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
• Bachelor’s degree in human services (Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, or other related Human Services areas of study)
• Valid Driver’s 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

To Apply:

Submit a cover letter and resume via Indeed, or on our job board at www.wtcsb.org. ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. WTCSB is a drug, alcohol & smoke free workplace. Visit our website, www.wtcsb.org for more information or email employment@wtcsb.org .

WTCSB is an equal opportunity employer