What are the responsibilities and job description for the MHSS Employment Assistant (daytime shift) position at Chesterfield County?
Salary
$21.99 - $29.67 Hourly
Location
Chesterfield, VA
Job Type
Part-Time
Job Number
26-00749
Department
Mental Health Support Services
Opening Date
05/04/2026
Closing Date
5/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Who We Are:
Mental Health Support Services (MHSS) is the provider of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorder services for children and adults in Chesterfield County. Do you enjoy helping guide others in their career path? Great! We are seeking an Employment Assistant to join Chesterfield Employment Services where we have supported individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with employment for fifty years! As an Employment Assistant you will provide training and advocacy to adults with developmental disabilities in their work settings.
Minimum Education And Experience
High school diploma or GED; college coursework in psychology, education, social work or human services preferred; one year of experience in working with individuals with disabilities; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in a community setting preferred; experience in a supported employment setting preferred. Experience with an electronic health records system preferred; experience with data collection preferred.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of work environments such as manufacturing, service, or trades. Ability to learn supportive counseling and instructional techniques; to supervise consumers in work settings; to assist consumers with physically demanding work including, but not limited to, heavy lifting, walking up and down stairs, standing for prolonged periods, squatting, stooping, bending, twisting, stretching, crawling, reaching overhead, and working in awkward positions without choice or variety; to communicate effectively orally and in writing; to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers. Knowledge of supported employment, training techniques and behavioral supports preferred; proficiency with Microsoft Office preferred.
Additional Requirements
Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification required.
Duties
Duties Include But Are Not Limited To The Following
Shift
Monday - Friday; 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Work Location
Mental Health Support Services
Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
For Information On County Benefits, View Employee Benefits Summary.
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What is your highest level of education completed? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)
How many years of experience do you have implementing support plans, behavior support plans and completing documentation? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)
How many years of experience do you have providing job training to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in community businesses? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)
Do you have experience working with adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)
Employer Chesterfield County
Address Human Resources Department
9901 Lori Road / P.O. Box 40
Chesterfield, Virginia, 23832
Phone 804-748-1551 (Office)
Website http://www.chesterfield.gov
$21.99 - $29.67 Hourly
Location
Chesterfield, VA
Job Type
Part-Time
Job Number
26-00749
Department
Mental Health Support Services
Opening Date
05/04/2026
Closing Date
5/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Who We Are:
Mental Health Support Services (MHSS) is the provider of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorder services for children and adults in Chesterfield County. Do you enjoy helping guide others in their career path? Great! We are seeking an Employment Assistant to join Chesterfield Employment Services where we have supported individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with employment for fifty years! As an Employment Assistant you will provide training and advocacy to adults with developmental disabilities in their work settings.
Minimum Education And Experience
High school diploma or GED; college coursework in psychology, education, social work or human services preferred; one year of experience in working with individuals with disabilities; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in a community setting preferred; experience in a supported employment setting preferred. Experience with an electronic health records system preferred; experience with data collection preferred.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of work environments such as manufacturing, service, or trades. Ability to learn supportive counseling and instructional techniques; to supervise consumers in work settings; to assist consumers with physically demanding work including, but not limited to, heavy lifting, walking up and down stairs, standing for prolonged periods, squatting, stooping, bending, twisting, stretching, crawling, reaching overhead, and working in awkward positions without choice or variety; to communicate effectively orally and in writing; to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers. Knowledge of supported employment, training techniques and behavioral supports preferred; proficiency with Microsoft Office preferred.
Additional Requirements
Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification required.
Duties
Duties Include But Are Not Limited To The Following
- Provides direct training, supports and advocates for adults with intellectual disabilities in group supported employment in a group/enclave setting;
- Provides on-site job coaching; partners with job site supervisor to resolve problems and supports the group to complete all tasks assigned;
- Assists consumers in performing job duties as required;
- Establishes and maintains relationships with community businesses and other community partners;
- Maintains and prepares a variety of consumer records and reports (e.g. behavior, accident, consumer progress); and
- Performs other work as required.
Shift
Monday - Friday; 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Work Location
Mental Health Support Services
Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
For Information On County Benefits, View Employee Benefits Summary.
01
What is your highest level of education completed? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)
- Some High School
- High School/GED
- Some College
- 2 year College degree (Associate's)
- 4 year College degree (Bachelor's)
- Master's Degree
How many years of experience do you have implementing support plans, behavior support plans and completing documentation? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)
- Less than 1 year
- 1 - 3 years
- 3 - 5 years
- 5 - 10 years
- 10 - 15 years
- More than 15 years
How many years of experience do you have providing job training to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in community businesses? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)
- Less than 1 year
- 1 - 3 years
- 3 - 5 years
- 5 - 10 years
- 10 - 15 years
- More than 15 years
Do you have experience working with adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)
- Yes
- No
Employer Chesterfield County
Address Human Resources Department
9901 Lori Road / P.O. Box 40
Chesterfield, Virginia, 23832
Phone 804-748-1551 (Office)
Website http://www.chesterfield.gov
Salary : $22 - $30