Henrico

Knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or mental illness and related problems; ability to work effectively with assigned client population; ability to carry out activities according to plans; ability to keep clear and concise notes and records; ability to demonstrate respect for clients; good interpersonal skills; patience; empathy; good judgment.

• Provides supervision and assistance to clients in basic self-help skills and independent living activities. 
• Assesses clients' skills and abilities using established procedures. 
• Supports clients during community integration activities. 
• Provides transportation to and from activities and appointments. 
• Assists clients with problem solving and may provide limited crisis counseling. 
• Completes required documentation including daily logs, support records, incident reports, medication forms, and individual plans. 
• Responds appropriately in emergency situations. 
• May assist with medication administration. 
• May maintain client charts and oversee petty cash and money management activities. 
• May perform routine clerical tasks such as typing, filing, and answering phones. 
• May perform quality control tasks in workshop settings. 
• May assist in supervision of contract work and provide instruction to relief staff.   
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

TB screening; Child Protective Service check; A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.

Possession of a valid Virginia driver's license. 

May require a pre-employment and/or annual physical examination and/or medical tests administered by Henrico County Employee Health Services, the components of which are based on and appropriate to the specific sensory and/or physical demands of the given position, or on standards established by the State of Virginia.

Graduation from high school and one (1) year of human services experience, preferably in working with persons with disabilities; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation (Dept. of Social Services, JRJDC, Juvenile Detention Home)