About Job

Job Description

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 within our Residential program. This position works with individuals with Developmental Disabilities encouraging them to live independent and productive lives.

Job Duties

Job Responsibilities

Performs personal care tasks, including assistance with basic hygiene care to include grooming, feeding, ambulation, medical monitoring, and other health care related tasks.
Documents any services provided
Plans meals, shopping for groceries, preparing and serving food/meals, and feeding.
Assists with accompanies clients to scheduled appointments.
Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule

We are currently recruiting for PRN positions within our Residential program.

This position offers differentials for evening, overnight, and weekend shifts.

Qualifications (EEO)

Skills and Qualifications

Must have the ability to work in a group home, home-like setting
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.
Work experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
Valid driver’s license is required.
High school diploma or equivalent required.

DMV record must be submitted with application.

Colonial Behavioral Health offers a generous benefit package to include health and dental insurance, participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS), deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, twelve (12) paid holidays, vacation and sick leave or PTO. Colonial Behavioral Health meets the qualifying criteria for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employment (PLSF) .Please visit http://www.colonialbh.org/career-opportunities.aspx to apply for the position.EEO