PCT (CCCA) Part Time

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services in Virginia seeks a Part Time Direct Service Associate III to provide direct, compassionate care to pediatric patients within a structured treatment plan. The role emphasizes trust-building and age-appropriate support under the least restrictive guidelines.

The position is essential and requires cooperation during emergencies, with a focus on safety, effective communication, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child/adolescent development and needs of individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to provide positive statements to individuals served.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to lead and oversee activities for youth in care and instruct them in hygiene and social skills.

Responsibilities

• The PCT builds therapeutic relationships and provides trust-building, strength based individualized care aligned with the child’s treatment plan, using the least restrictive interventions while upholding rights and dignity of children and families.
• Provides direct care to psychiatric minor patients and is considered “essential” and expected to report during emergencies.

Skills

Child development

Positive statements

Follow instructions

Daily living activities

Observation & reporting

Communication with diverse abilities

Crisis intervention

Lead activities

Education

Human services coursework/degree

Tools

Job description

Title

PCT (CCCA) Part Time

State Role Title

Direct Service Associate III

Hiring Range

Flat Rate of $20.74 / hour

Pay Band

3

Agency

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location

Comm Ctr for Child & Adoles

Agency Website

https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/ccca/

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Job Duties

The PCT builds therapeutic relationships and provides trust-building, strength based individualized care that is consistent with the child’s treatment plan, using the least restrictive interventions necessary while upholding the rights and dignity of children and their families at all times. Provides direct care to psychiatric minor patients, and as such this position is considered “essential” and is expected to report as scheduled during emergency events.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of child/adolescent development and needs of individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to provide positive statements to individuals served.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to provide direction for activities of daily living for youth in care and instruct children/adolescents in basic hygiene and social skills.
• Ability to observe and describe observations orally and in writing in a manner that is easy to understand and legible.
• Ability to communicate with children/adolescents who have a variety of physical and mental disabilities.
• Ability to interact and intervene verbally and physically in crisis situations.
• Ability to lead and oversee children/adolescents and staff in recreational and social activities.

Additional Considerations

• CNA License
• Experience in a mental health setting, healthcare, or related setting
• Coursework or degree in human service field
• Demonstrated experience with children and/or adolescents
• Bilingual
• Veteran

• 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific “barrier” crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending “barrier” charges.

A fingerprint-based criminal history check and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position.

DBHDS facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated against COVID-19. However, facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits, and continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination programs to staff, residents/clients. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Human Resources.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS, to get their Certificate of Disability. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at [phone] for assistance.

DBHDS is an equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

Contact Information

Name: John Lee

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Note

Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.