What are the responsibilities and job description for the COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATE I, WOMEN'S CENTER -CHARLOTTESVILLE (FULL TIME) position at Region Ten?
Req #36000020
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES :
This is a FLSA non-exempt position in which the incumbent serves as a Community Services Associate I at the Women's Center Residential Treatment Center. The incumbent monitors the facility and residents during duty hours. Provider must maintain safe conditions for the center's clients and provide general care and supervision. This requires that the provider remain awake, alert, and available during all duty hours. He / she is responsible for maintenance of the program and for following facility and agency policies and procedures.
The incumbent reports to the Director III for the Women's Center Residential Treatment Center. Duties require application of clearly prescribed standard practices using several procedures, with some decision-making required. Questionable situations are referred to the Director. He / she is expected to perform in accordance with applicable professional ethics, state quality assurance standards, DBHDS regulations, as well as established Region Ten policies.
QUALIFICATIONS :
High School Diploma or Equivalency. To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the program, a valid Virginia Driver's License plus an acceptable driving record as issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles are required. For business use of a personal car, a certificate of valid personal automobile insurance must be provided. The incumbent must obtain First Aid training, CPR certification, and medication management training. In addition, the incumbent needs to possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities :
Knowledge of : CPR, First Aid, medication administration, alcohol and drug addiction, local public agencies and their functions and interrelationships.
Skills in : written and oral communication, CPR, First Aid, maintaining order in facility, dealing in professional manner with individuals and agencies, obtaining vital signs, administering medications, demonstrating respect and reassurance toward clients, providing reality orientation, computers and keyboarding.
Abilities to : pass CPR and First Aid training courses and maintain certification, successfully complete Medication administration training, work effectively with a wide variety of individuals, maintain flexible work hours and occasional emergency coverage, manage behaviors of clients reluctant to engage in treatment, work well under stress, work effectively in a crisis situation.
POSITION LOCATION : Women's Center Residential Treatment
Region Ten Community Services Board
Charlottesville, VA 22903
GRADE : 7
SCHEDULE : 40 hours weekly; may include some evening, weekend and / or overnight shifts
Location : 500 OLD LYNCHBURG RD
Details : Job Description
