Recreational/Vocational Programmer/PSR Tech Lead

Title: Recreational/Vocational Programmer/PSR Tech Lead

State Role Title: 49053

Hiring Range: starting at $44,375 (commensurate based on experience)

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:Western State Hospital

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Western State Hospital is seeking a full time Recreational/Vocational Programmer/PSR Tech Lead to assist in the development and implementation of training/therapeutic interventions within the psychosocial treatment program and to provide community recreation programing and vocational training available to all clients of Western State Hospital.

This position will plan and conduct 12-14 hours of psychosocial rehabilitation interventions per week, according to approved schedules; assist supervisor in planning, organizing, and evaluating classes for community recreation programs; supervise 4-8 hours per week of instruction for clients in vocational training; assist in completing of Canteen functions, which includes food preparation, sanitation, use of the cash register, grill, and fryer; maintain documentation and statistics of attendance of community recreation programming; and attend at least 6 hours of in-service training per year.

This position is eligible for:

- retirement with cash match
- health, vision, and dental insurance
- paid time off
- life insurance

Minimum Qualifications

- high school diploma or equivalent
- valid Virginia Driver's license
- demonstrated understanding of the principles and practices of recreational activities
- ability to assess, plan, supervise, and evaluate recreational programs for effectiveness
- experience modeling positive and collaborative behaviors
- ability to adapt to various demands and demonstrates a willingness to learn
- ability to walk repetitively walk, visually observe and report changes in a patient's behavior on a continuous basis; ability to bend, lift, and reach overhead to position, restrain, transfer, transport, or escort clients and to assist clients to perform activities

Additional Considerations

- college courses in recreation, leisure, vocational, recreational therapy, or in an occupational therapy field
- experience leading and supervising recreational activities
- experience working with special populations
- experience working in mental health
- bilingual
- veteran

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.

Commonwealth's Alternate Hiring Process: 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & 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. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (540-332-8300) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

Western State Hospital 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.

DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires all employees to be vaccinated or receive an exemption. 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. New staff who are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose their vaccination status, will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

Contact Information

Name: Samantha Leep

Phone: 540-332-8306

Email: samantha.leep@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.