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Direct Support Technician

Employer
City Of Alexandria Virginia
Location
Alexandria, VA
Salary
$40,483.82 - $55,476.72 Annually
Closing date
Nov 13, 2019

Job Details

Direct Support Technician

The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. About one-quarter square miles in the city have been designated as a national or local historic district. We proudly embrace our rich history and seize the endless opportunities that lie ahead. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Direct Support Technician positions.

An Overview
A Direct Support Technician provides instruction in Vocational, day support and supported employment setting. Training includes daily living skills in a Day Support, or supported employment in Group, Enclave, Mobile Crew, or individualized Supported Employment. An incumbent provides support, training and follow-up to consumers with Intellectual Disabilities in adjusting to either the Day Support program or their competitive work environment so as to maintaining employment.

What You Should Bring
The incumbent should have good knowledge of working with individuals with an Intellectual Disability; Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and techniques applicable to Vocational/employment programs, Medicaid Waiver and DRS service delivery systems, and community organizations that provide assistance for individuals with Intellectual disabilities; good knowledge of the Supported Employment model, ability to work with moderate and low functioning adult in a program setting; ability to learn and train others in electronic assembly or other types of work processes; good knowledge of supported employment and program development and implementation strategies; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, workers with disabilities, professional groups, regulatory/involved agencies, company/agency officials and employees and members of the business community.

The Opportunity
  • Analyzes, develops, composes and implements Individual Service plans, training programs, strategies and curriculum;
  • Provide direct training and supervision to a group of 1-8 consumers within the areas of fundamental skills development and community life experiences;
  • Provides input into the development of a comprehensive individualized Person Centered Plans;
  • Assists consumers in the establishment and achievement of individualized goals and objectives related to fundamental skills development and community life experiences;
  • Documents progress towards individualized goals, significant/unusual events, monthly program outcomes, and all other information required by the program;
  • Provide assistance with personal-care;
  • Generates consumers' payroll on a bi-weekly basis;
  • Inspects the quality of all completed tasks by consumers to ensure compliance with desired objectives and goals outcome;
  • Provides support, direct training, counseling, assistance and/or crisis intervention to participants in employment or the day support program, to address behavior, fundamental skill development, community life experiences and other appropriate issues;
  • Provides emergency care, personal care, as well as medication management, as needed;
  • Performs related work as required.

About the Department
The Center for Adult Services (CAS) provides programs and services in Aging; Adult Protective Services; Clinical & Emergency Services; and Community & Residential Support Services for seniors and for persons with mental illness, intellectual disabilities and substance use disorders. CAS provides compassionate and effective person-centered services based on best practices. Our teams support self-determination, safety and recovery for Alexandria residents affected by abuse, neglect, mental illness, intellectual disabilities and substance abuse disorders.

Minimum & Additional Requirements

High School Diploma or GED; one year of specialized training in psychology, rehabilitation, a vocational specialty or related human service field; one year of experience working with clients in vocational placement and training; and possession of a valid driver's license issued by state of their residence.

Preferred Qualifications

Four-Year College Degree in counseling, psychology, social work or a related field; ability to establish a working relationship with individuals with an Intellectual Disability in either a group home setting, institution, day support or supported employment setting, co-workers and community agency personnel; one year of experience working with individuals with an intellectual disability; bilingual (English/Spanish) skills; and good verbal and written communication skills; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Notes

This position requires the successful completion of pre-employment checks to include: FBI/Federal Records; VA State Child Abuse/Neglect Registry; Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Database; DMV check; Driver's License and education/certifications.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Company

The City of Alexandria is an award-winning, innovative, and progressive local government that brings together elected leaders, residents, businesses, and staff to foster a thriving community.  We are an independent, full-service city, providing the services typically operated by both counties and cities in areas such as public safety, transportation, human services, parks and recreation, planning, and administration. We offer a wide range of exciting career opportunities in a variety of fields, with the resources and expertise to succeed.  In Alexandria, employees are our most important asset, and we work hard to create and support a culture that delivers excellence through the shared values of respect, integrity, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Our employees have access to excellent medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other benefits.  Alexandria provides a defined-benefit pension and offers six weeks of paid parental leave to employees who become parents through birth, adoption or foster care.

We offer a robust wellness program, interdepartmental rotation program, tuition assistance funding and professional development program that helps employees obtain the knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience to enhance their professional and personal growth.

With a population of approximately 160,000 and a land area of 16 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Located on the Potomac River across from Washington, D.C., Alexandria is known for its beautifully preserved 18th- and 19th-century architecture, charming waterfront, high-tech economy, vibrant retail and restaurant corridors and diverse neighborhoods. We are a unique and historic community, and we continue to innovate for the 21st century.

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