Title: Behavior Technician

State Role Title: 49053

Hiring Range: $41,255 - $47,443

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southeastern VA Training Ctr

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/sevtc/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

 

Looking for a career with meaning and purpose? Join our team at Southeastern Virginia Training Center!

Southeastern Virginia Training Center is hiring a Behavior Technician to join our team. The Behavior Technician provides person-centered support for adults diagnosed with intellectual disabilities in collaboration with the Personal Support Team and clinical services.

 

About Us

At Southeastern Virginia Training Center (SEVTC) we serve citizens diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are an intermediate care facility operated by the Department of Behavioral health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) where we support individuals in state-of-the-art homes with accommodations unique to their specific needs. At SEVTC, we take pride in providing our individuals with a person-centered approach, fostering their independence, and ensuring their life is fully realized to their potential. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and we take time to invest in their health, wellness, and happiness.

 

About the Role

• Promote client socialization, self-care and development utilizing person centered treatment plans to guide/direct, strengths and weaknesses: motivate independence and self-sufficiency among ID/MH.
• Interact with assigned individuals according to treatment plan to assist in meeting individual/unit goals.
• Assist with maintaining a safe, clean and therapeutic environment by actions and/or notifications as required.
• Observe client behavior within milieu and report changes to supervisor, assist with interventions (e.g. safety holds and/or restraints) and collaborate with personal support team as required for interventions.
• Document observations/interventions according to provided guidelines.
• Share observations with supervisor and personal support team to assist with enhancing client care/treatment plan implementation/revision.
• Attend Personal support team meetings and actively provide pertinent information for client’s plan.
• Participate in orientation of new employees and by assisting in identification/ provision of in-service and continuing education.
• Meets regularly with the Lead Behavior Specialist to review assessment procedures and develop treatment recommendations.
• Reviewing department documentation for quality compliance.
• Assists Behavior Specialists, Psychologists, and support Personal Support Teams in developing behavioral interventions to address problematic behaviors, to teach skill building, and improve overall quality of life.
• Respond to crises to assist and provide guidance and support to SEVTC staff and assigned individuals.
• Work flex shifts as assigned to be available at times when observations, staff training, and treatment plan monitoring needs to occur. Overtime is a requirement as needed.

This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency or facility need. All SEVTC positions are required to work different shifts and/or overtime as requested.

 

Skills and experience required:

We seek a candidate with experience working in a direct care setting with individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disorders. We also seek the following:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with implementing ISP documentation and accurately collecting and recording data.

• Microsoft Products experience (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Active, valid driver’s license.

 

Bonus points if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in criminology, psychology, rehabilitation services, social services, or related human services field Experience with electric health records (EHR).
• Experience in a hospital or institutional setting.

 

What we offer:

We offer an array of benefits to help you take care of you and your family:

• Health, vision and dental; multiple plan choices!
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Paid time off to include sick leave, family personal leave, annual leave, parental leave and more!
• Life and long-term care insurance.
• Retirement and savings to include - membership in the Virginia Retirement System (401(a) defined benefit plan) and the commonwealth’s deferred compensation plan.
• Short term and long-term disability benefits.
• Employee assistance program, wellness, employee discounts and so much more!

 

Person Centered. Community Based.

SEVTC’s mission is to provide quality, person-centered services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in partnership with a community-based system of supports.

We envision SEVTC as a center of excellence providing specialized supports that enable successful community living for individuals with intellectual, developmental and behavioral challenges across the state of Virginia.

Our values reflect an environment where: individuals lead self-determined lives that focus on empowerment, dignity and respect, employees are valued and appreciated as out most import asset, individuals and employees live, work and play in an environment that is safe and free from harm, collaboration with DBHDS, community partners, and family members is welcomed and fostered, and resources are utilized in a thoughtful and efficient manner.

 

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.

Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.

You will receive a confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application, refer to “Your Application” in your account.

Applications/résumés will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date.

Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.

Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.

Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at Personnel2@dbhds.virginia.gov during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Equal Opportunity: The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

Veteran Preference: DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.

 

Contact Information

Name: Sarita Jordan

Phone: 757-424-8545

Email: sarita.jordan@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.