City of Virginia Beach
BH/DS Behavior Specialist I
City of Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States, 23450
Supportive Residential Services Program
A $3,000 hiring bonus is being offered for this position. Hiring bonuses shall only be for new hires of original employment or reemployment as defined in Human Resources Policy No. 5.0. $500 will be awarded in the first paycheck. $1,000 will be awarded upon completion of the six (6) month interim performance evaluation with an overall rating of "Meets Expectations". $1,500 will be awarded upon completion of the employee's one (1) year probationary period and a performance evaluation with an overall rating of "Meets Expectations". The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking to hire a candidate who is highly ambitious and motivated with a passion to help others for the Supportive Residential Services program in our Behavioral Health Division. The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals with serious mental health in a community settings providing in-home support and or skill building services to include having experience working in an Electronic Health Record (EHR). Duties:
Provide supportive residential services for tenants residing in shared, supportive housing at Beach Park West and Atlantis Manor. Provide supportive services to reinforce the skills tenants need to maintain community stability and independence while residing in agency sponsored housing. Support tenants with paying rent and utilities, to include seeking resources as needed. Support tenants with maintaining successful tenancy by reinforcing timely payment of rent and utilities. Support tenants with completing the VBCDC annual rental certification process. Provide leasing and rental education to tenants. Provide tenants linkage to community resources, including local agencies such as food pantries, Department of Social Services, etc. Serve as the liaison between the landlord and other behavioral health services, including monthly face to face or telephonic contact. Complete advocacy for tenants at Beach Park West and Atlantis Manor, including assisting tenants with following up with maintenance concerns and coordinating with supervisory staff to report outstanding maintenance issues. Assess health and safety needs of current tenants and complete referrals to agency behavioral health or private agency services. Provide supportive counseling/crisis intervention services to tenants, as needed. Maintain proficient understanding and use of the Electronic Health Record to document service delivery. Provide clinical documentation and assures that all filing of clinical information and submission of billing information are done accurately and within the time frame required. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm with one evening shift, 10:00 am - 6:30 pm. The City offers a generous benefits package which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement, and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, and Holidays and Paid-Time-Off.
A $3,000 hiring bonus is being offered for this position. Hiring bonuses shall only be for new hires of original employment or reemployment as defined in Human Resources Policy No. 5.0. $500 will be awarded in the first paycheck. $1,000 will be awarded upon completion of the six (6) month interim performance evaluation with an overall rating of "Meets Expectations". $1,500 will be awarded upon completion of the employee's one (1) year probationary period and a performance evaluation with an overall rating of "Meets Expectations". The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking to hire a candidate who is highly ambitious and motivated with a passion to help others for the Supportive Residential Services program in our Behavioral Health Division. The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals with serious mental health in a community settings providing in-home support and or skill building services to include having experience working in an Electronic Health Record (EHR). Duties:
Provide supportive residential services for tenants residing in shared, supportive housing at Beach Park West and Atlantis Manor. Provide supportive services to reinforce the skills tenants need to maintain community stability and independence while residing in agency sponsored housing. Support tenants with paying rent and utilities, to include seeking resources as needed. Support tenants with maintaining successful tenancy by reinforcing timely payment of rent and utilities. Support tenants with completing the VBCDC annual rental certification process. Provide leasing and rental education to tenants. Provide tenants linkage to community resources, including local agencies such as food pantries, Department of Social Services, etc. Serve as the liaison between the landlord and other behavioral health services, including monthly face to face or telephonic contact. Complete advocacy for tenants at Beach Park West and Atlantis Manor, including assisting tenants with following up with maintenance concerns and coordinating with supervisory staff to report outstanding maintenance issues. Assess health and safety needs of current tenants and complete referrals to agency behavioral health or private agency services. Provide supportive counseling/crisis intervention services to tenants, as needed. Maintain proficient understanding and use of the Electronic Health Record to document service delivery. Provide clinical documentation and assures that all filing of clinical information and submission of billing information are done accurately and within the time frame required. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm with one evening shift, 10:00 am - 6:30 pm. The City offers a generous benefits package which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement, and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, and Holidays and Paid-Time-Off.