PCT (CCCA) Part Time

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services seeks a Part Time PCT (CCCA) Direct Service Associate III to provide direct care to psychiatric minor patients at the Community Center for Children & Adolescents. The role emphasizes building therapeutic relationships, individualized care, and upholding dignity and rights, with essential reporting during emergencies.

The position requires knowledge of child development, crisis intervention, and the ability to guide daily living

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 provide direction for activities of daily living for youth in care.
• Ability to observe and describe observations in writing clearly.

Responsibilities

• Builds therapeutic relationships and provides trust-based individualized care.
• Provides direct care to psychiatric minor patients; essential staff during emergencies.
• Upholds rights and dignity of children and families at all times.
• Reports as scheduled during emergencies and assists in crisis situations.

Skills

Child/Adolescent Development

Crisis Intervention

Observation & Documentation

Disability Awareness

Leadership/Group Activities

Education

Human Services coursework

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

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

Under Virginia Code 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.

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.

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]