What are the responsibilities and job description for the MH/DS Training Assistant Group Home (Permanent Part-time) position at County of Henrico Department of Mental Health &...?
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Henrico County, a progressive employer of choice, provides job seekers with the promise of fair and competitive compensation; a close-knit atmosphere with low employee turnover; and a benefits package that helps secure financial stability.
Established in 1611, Henrico County has deep historical roots. Henrico County borders the City of Richmond to the west, north and east and constitutes approximately a third of the Richmond metropolitan areas. Henrico County is among the top-rated counties in the nation and was one of the first localities to adopt the County Manager Form of Government. Citizens of Henrico County are represented by an elected Board of Supervisors representing five magisterial districts.
General Statement of Duties
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, March 3, 2025.
Essential Duties
Provide supervision and support for persons with intellectual disabilities living in a residential home setting. This position is responsible for providing client support and supervision during the day, evening, weekends, holidays, and overnight shifts; Supplementary responsibilities include daily incremental data collection, assisting with personal care and physical assistance as needed to complete tasks, medication administration and major housekeeping duties; routine and additional assigned tasks. Focus on the cleanliness of the home during the overnight shift. Duties include but are not limited to; sweeping floors, moping floors, cleaning the refrigerator, meal planning, organizing closets and pantries, disinfecting household surfaces, dusting furniture, completing laundry, and wiping down walls and baseboards of the home.
Knowledge of intellectual disabilities and/or mental illness and related problems; ability to work effectively with assigned client population; ability to carry out activities according to plans; ability to keep clear and concise notes and records; ability to demonstrate respect for clients; good interpersonal skills; patience; empathy; good judgment.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school and one (1) year of human services experience, preferably in working with persons with disabilities; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Additional Information
This is a permanent part-time position (20 hours/week) responsible for supervision in the Sherbrooke Group home:
Green Run: Thursday and Friday 10:00 pm until 8:00 am.
TB Screening and Child Abuse Registry Check required, upon hire. Obtain and maintain all required trainings at specified intervals.
A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.
Possession of a valid Virginia driver's license. Requires fingerprint and criminal-records check.
How To Apply
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, March 3, 2025.
You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our on-line applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal through https://henrico.us/services/jobs or click on the Jobs link in the upper right hand corner of our main County page at https://henrico.us.
Minimum Salary
20.4
Maximum Salary
36.65
Currency
USD
Main Organization
General Government
General Government
Employment Status
Permanent Part-Time
Permanent Part-Time
