Occupational Therapist—Infant and Toddler Connection (hourly, part-time)

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General Statement of Duties:

To provide direct client services through the Early Intervention program. Services are provided to infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities and their families. The ITC Occupational Therapist works under the supervision of the Local System Manager. This position requires considerable independence and autonomy in day-to-day decision-making about service delivery; requires expertise in gross motor and fine motor development, special education, early childhood development, developmental delay, and/or intellectual disability; and ability to work effectively with parents and infants, work cooperatively with staff from other agencies, and work as part of a team are essential.

This position is classified exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Evaluates and assesses infants and toddlers for gross/fine motor delays and sensory processing:

Evaluates and assesses infants and toddlers for adaptive equipment/assistive technology needs;

Provides direct occupational therapy services to ITC clients;

Participates in multidisciplinary assessments and team meetings for individual children;

Maintains effective relationships with co-workers, children, and families based on courtesy, compassion, and respect;

Participates in staff development activities as required;

Participates in staff meetings and team development;

Adheres to regulations and standards established by or for compliance with human rights regulations, agency licensure requirements, Part C requirements for early intervention services, confidentiality statutes, third party payor rules, professional code of ethics, etc.;

Exhibits excellent customer service, including promptly returning phone calls, use of Credible, voice mail, e-mail, etc.;

Completes clinical and/or administrative documentation as specified by or within CSB standards, payor requirements, Medicaid regulations, professional standards, etc.;

Meets agency standards for staff productivity;

Adjusts work hours to meet agency needs;

May provide clinical supervision to students or volunteers;

Performs other duties as assigned, consistent with established operational policies and procedures.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent diagnostic and evaluative skills in the areas of infant and toddler gross motor and fine motor development and adaptive equipment needs; thorough knowledge of the principles of child development, developmental delay, and disabilities; good interpersonal skills with the ability to teach and to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to work effectively with persons from a wide variety of educational and socioeconomic backgrounds who may vary markedly in their understanding of infant development; exhibits consistently good judgment and a high level of independence and initiative; ability to work effectively as a team member and with other community agencies; basic computer literacy and word processing skills required.

Additional Requirement

possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

 Minimum Education and Experience

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy and current licensure to practice Occupational Therapy in Virginia.  Staff member is responsible for submitting proof of license renewal to the Human Resources office.  Experience with infants and toddlers is very desirable.

Other Information:

Equipment:  Telephone, vehicle, PC, word processing program

Work Environment:  Facilities, community settings, and individuals’ homes.

Work Hazards:  Standard hazards associated with general day-to-day community activities.

Work Schedule:  Monday through Friday, regular office hours; Some evening and weekend hours required as scheduled. Additional hours as needed to perform job requirements.  Regular attendance is required.

Starting Salary:$40.00 per hour

Actual starting salary will be commensurate with the selected candidates’ education,  experience, and qualifications.

Emergency Services Clinician

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Major Essential Functions:

  • Provides crisis intervention to individuals experiencing emotional distress either by phone or face-to-face.
  • Effectively prioritizes crisis situations and triages as necessary.
  • Effectively deals with adults and juveniles in crisis who are MH, SA, ID, or dually diagnosed.
  • Effectively deals with suicidal clients.
  • Provides clinical contact for individuals requesting CSB services, either by phone or face-to-face.
  • Accurately assesses individuals to determine appropriate service area to receive referral.
  • Follows current scheduling format for each program area.
  • Provides immediate crisis intervention if appropriate prior to scheduling.
  • Provides prompt responses for requests for services, information, referral, and Involvement in all areas of the civil commitment process.
  • Provides accurate consultation regarding the petitioning process, ECOs, and TDOs.
  • Functions as the “qualified evaluator” in assessing juveniles and adults to determine dangerousness.
  • Provides thorough preadmission (PAS) screenings for both voluntary and involuntary hospitalizations.
  • Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the Statutes of Virginia.
  • Actively explores and utilizes the least restrictive alternative for individuals.
  • Fulfills agency requirement for documentation.
  • Follows agency procedures for accurate record keeping.
  • Follows agency procedures for accurate emergency services record keeping. Participates in training and supervision as required by the Senior Manager of Emergency Services.
  • Attends in-service training and supervision pertinent to Emergency Services.
  • Attends regular meetings with Senior Manager of Emergency Services; provided either in-person, via telephone or virtually.
  • Assumes responsibility for scheduling alternative meeting time if regular meeting is missed for any reason.
  • Ability to function as a team member.
  • Works effectively with team members to provide adequate coverage of department responsibilities during scheduled shift.
  • Works effectively with other ES staff (daytime and/or after hours) to provide accurate information.
  • Makes effective use of available technology, including computers, e-mail, and voice mail in order to enhance customer service.
  • Maintains effective relationships with co-workers and customers based on courtesy, compassion, and respect.
  • Completes other duties as assigned, consistent with established CSB policies and procedures.
  • Implements projects consistent with established CSB policies and procedures.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Good diagnostic, evaluative, and emergency intervention skills. Good interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with service providers from other agencies as well as with people who are experiencing a high level of stress. Knowledge of and adherence to basic ethics appropriate for a helping relationship. Demonstrated good judgment and flexibility in highly stressful and unstructured situations. The ability to work as a member of a team is essential. Basic computer literacy and word processing skills preferred.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Human Services preferred, or a related specialty, plus two years of experience in a mental health, intellectual disability, or substance use setting.  Will consider any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Licensed or license eligible preferred.  Will consider QMHP with appropriate and related experience.

Other Information:

Equipment:  Telephone, copy machine, vehicle,

Work Environment:  General office environment with normal lighting levels, temperature, air quality, ventilation and noise levels.

Work Location:  1241 N. Main St, Harrisonburg; facilities, and/or community settings.

Work Hazards:  Standard hazards associated with rehabilitation programs.

Work Schedule:  Several shift schedules available. Shifts will vary.  Regular attendance is    expected.  Schedule is subject to the needs of the program.

HIPAA Access Level 2:  Full read/write access to protected health information (PHI), limited to the minimum necessary, for all clients directly served or assigned, as well as all clients indirectly served through case consultation, clinical supervision, program management, or coverage requirements. Staff at Level 2 are allowed to seek out client PHI as necessary to perform their assigned duties but are expected to exercise due precautions to limit exposure to any PHI which is outside the scope of their need to know. Utilization of information will be in accordance with HIPAA regulations regarding use limitation, disclosure and requests of PHI.

Starting Salary:$52,000  annually

Actual starting salary will be commensurate with the selected candidates’ education,  experience, and qualifications.

 

Other Requirements:

Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States

HRCSB is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact recruitment@hrcsb.org.

Developmental Disabilities Case Manager

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Major Essential Functions:

  • Conducts or coordinates assessment to determine eligibility for ID/DD Case Management.
  • Utilizes a person-centered planning approach to identify strengths and goals, including employment goals, with input from the person and her/his network of friends, family and significant others.
  • Develops person centered plans that are based on the person’s strengths and address the person’s desires, needs, and the limitations of the individual and her/his current support system.
  • Assists individual clients directly for the purpose of locating, developing or obtaining needed services and resources. This may include crisis response, transportation assistance, family intervention, Regional Support Teams, and other forms of assistance.
  • Coordinates services with other agencies and providers involved with the individual.
  • Makes collateral contacts with significant others and fosters the development of natural support networks of friends and family.
  • Monitors service delivery to assure implementation of the consumer service plan. Assesses the individual’s receipt of and satisfaction with services. Includes clients and families in monitoring services and, as appropriate, amending consumer service plans; As applicable, monitor service delivery in accordance with Enhanced Case Management guidelines.
  • Maintains client records in conformity with CSB policies and procedures in order to document the provision of support coordination. For Medicaid clients, maintains records in compliance with State Plan Option (SPO) or Waiver regulations and guidelines.
  • Maintains effective relationships with co-workers and customers based on courtesy, compassion and respect.
  • Makes effective use of available technology, including computers, e-mail, and voice mail in order to enhance customer service.
  • Participates in training and staff development activities to enhance and maintain skills, in accordance with CSB policy.
  • Performs other duties as assigned consistent with established operational policies and procedures.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of intellectual disability, its causes and current forms of service provision, assessment procedures, including person-centered approaches, client rights, local service delivery systems, principles of record-keeping and documentation, consumer service planning processes and formats, basic ethics appropriate to a helping relationship.
  • Skills in working with clients, families, and other service providers.
  • Identifying and/or creating supports and services to meet identified needs; coordinating multiple services to meet client needs.
  • Ability to form helping relationships with clients and families.
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Be assertive in assisting clients.
  • Work independently and benefit from supervision.
  • Basic computer literacy and word processing skills preferred.

 

Additional Requirement:

  • Possession of a current, valid driver’s license and good driving record.
  • Ability to pass a background check.
  • E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States

Minimum Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in human services, special education or a related specialty, plus developmental disability work experience or relevant education that indicates that at entry level they possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated above.

 

Other Information:

Equipment:  Telephone, copy machine, vehicle, PC.

 

Work Environment:  General office environment with normal lighting levels, temperature, air quality, ventilation and noise levels. Community settings, facilities, individual’s homes with environment as determined by occupant.

 

Work Location:  1241 N. Main St., Harrisonburg; individuals’ homes, individuals’ workplaces, other human services agencies, facilities, and/or community settings.

 

Work Hazards:  Minimal hazards associated with rehabilitation programs.

 

Work Schedule:  Monday through Friday, regular office hours; some evening and weekend hours required as scheduled. Additional hours as needed to perform job requirements. Regular attendance is required.

 

HIPAA Access Level 2:  Full read/write access to protected health information (PHI), limited to the minimum necessary, for all clients directly served or assigned, as well as all clients indirectly served through case consultation, clinical supervision, program management, or coverage requirements. Staff at Level 2 are allowed to seek out client PHI as necessary to perform their assigned duties, but are expected to exercise due precautions to limit exposure to any PHI which is outside the scope of their need to know. Utilization of information will be in accordance with HIPAA regulations regarding use limitation, disclosure and requests of PHI.

Starting Salary:$43,000  annually

Actual starting salary will be commensurate with the selected candidates’ education,  experience, and qualifications.

HRCSB is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact recruitment@hrcsb.org.