Rehab Assistant (Wage/Part-time)

Title: Rehab Assistant (Wage/Part-time)

State Role Title: W49053

Hiring Range: $22.81/hour

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southern Va Mental Health Inst

Agency Website: https://www.svmhi.dbhds.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Who we are:
Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute (SVMHI) is a 72-bed Joint Commission accredited state psychiatric facility located in Danville, VA. The hospital serves individuals who are civilly committed and in need of treatment, and/or individuals involved in the criminal justice system who need treatment and/or pre-trial evaluation.

What we are looking for:
The Rehab Department at SVMHI is seeking a professional and friendly wage (part-time) Rehab Assistant to join our team! Responsibilities include:

The duties of this position include: provide safe transport and accountability of clients while on community outing trips as needed, facilitating and co-facilitating active treatment with adults with serious mental illness via group and individualized engagement sessions as needed, plan and facilitate day, evening and weekend activities, and special events, with a particular focus on leading evening leisure programming, document on group attendance and progress according to hospital and departmental policy, provide assistance in aspects of the day-to-day operations of the Rehab Services Department, and to provide quality services in line with hospital and departmental missions, policies, and procedures.

This position will work the following hours: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday from 10:30 am-7:30 pm and Thursday from 1:00-5:00 pm totaling 28 hours weekly unless otherwise assigned by the supervisor to cover business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have a valid driver's license that remains valid and in good standing throughout employment.
Ability to read maps and/or use GPS for directions.

This position also requires:
Vision and hearing adequate to recognize and respond to hazardous situations to ensure safety.
Ability to observe and describe observations orally, in writing, and electronically.
Ability to be courteous to individuals and respectful of the dignity of others at all times.
Ability to work effectively with staff with a team approach.
Appropriately intervene in crisis or problem situations.
Perform repetitious walking and/or standing, bending, lifting and reaching overhead to position, restrain/transfer/transport and/or escort clients, and provide assistance with activities of daily living.
Successful completion of Therapeutic Options Training, CPR and Basic Life Support.
Ability to perform infection prevention/control practices and appropriately apply standards in daily activities.
Knowledge and skills related to psychosocial rehabilitation/recovery models of intervention.
Knowledge of mental health disorders, substance abuse disorders and models of intervention/active treatment.
Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and be available to work irregular hours as assigned up to 28 hours per week.

Additional Considerations

Work/internship experience working in an inpatient psychosocial rehabilitative, psychiatric, healthcare facility, acute care, long-term or correctional setting.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applicants must list all relevant experience that you wish to be considered for this position. Applicants will be provided confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

A successful fingerprint-based criminal history check, drug screen, 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.

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 (434) 773-4208 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.

SVMHI uses Form I-9 and E-Verify in the verification of eligibility for employment.

SVMHI is a smoke and vape-free facility in all buildings and outside facility grounds.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 434-421-3060

Email: svmhihr@dbhds.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

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.