CHILDREN SERVICES COORDINATOR

Position No.  0362

Southside Community Services Board (SCSB) seeks qualified individual for its Infant & Toddler Connection Program for Halifax/Mecklenburg Counties, based in Boydton, Virginia. Incumbent in this grant-funded program is responsible for all aspects of program including administrative and clinical supervision in conducting early intervention/educational services to developmentally delayed infants/toddlers.  Direct treatment services supervision includes individual, group and family therapy; developmental assessments; diagnostic services; and crisis intervention. Monitors compliance with Federal Part C requirements for Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs); and ensures program operates within budget and records are maintained in accordance with Medicaid, DBHDS, Licensure and Federal Part C regulatory standards.  Maintains active contact with referral sources and coordinates services with private OT/PT/speech therapy providers. 

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Human Services related field, or any discipline listed under Part C Personnel Standards (Master’s preferred) or RN with three years related experience and one year supervisory experience required.  Must be Virginia Certified in Early Intervention and Licensure appropriate as detailed in the Infant and Toddler Connection Practice Manual, have experience in facilitating meetings, and possess excellent fiscal management and documentation skills. Valid driver’s license with safe driving record required as are criminal history check (fingerprinting) and drug test and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Starting salary $44,143.  Excellent benefits.  Submit REQUIRED SCSB application to Human Resources Coordinator, Southside Community Services Board, P. O. Box 488, 424 Hamilton Boulevard, South Boston, VA   24592.  Applications available from address above, calling (434) 572-6916, or website at www.sscsb.org.  Position open until filled.  MAY CONTACT HR DIRECTLY AT pnorris@sscsb.org.

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES SPECIALIST

Position: 0122

Southside Community Services Board (SCSB) has full-time vacancy in its Day Support Program, Mental Health Services Division,  in South Boston, Virginia, to provide direct services for the mentally disabled.   Incumbent provides individual and group instruction in areas of prevocational, social, interpersonal and independent living skills; supervises work/educational units; develops/implements individual service plans; assesses/monitors consumer progress and medication to ensure compliance; follows prescribed strategies for psychosocial rehabilitation; maintains accurate documentation as required to meet state licensing regulations;  and transports consumers as assigned.

Associate’s Degree in a human services field as well as one year experience providing direct care services to mentally ill individuals required.   Must maintain strict confidentiality and have, or be trained after hire for, all mandated trainings, possess effective documentation/communication skills and valid driver’s license with safe driving record.  Criminal record check (fingerprinting) and drug test required.

Starting salary $24,546.  Excellent benefits. Submit REQUIRED SCSB application to Human Resources Coordinator, Southside Community Services Board, P. O. Box 488, 424 Hamilton Blvd., South Boston, VA 24592.   Applications available from address above, calling (434) 572-6916,  and website www.sscsb.org.  Applications due (in SCSB’s HR Office) by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 7, 2010.

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MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST

No:   00103 

Southside Community Services Board (SCSB) seeks individual for its Behavioral Health Services Division to provide supportive, training services to the mentally disabled in Mecklenburg County (position based in South Hill, VA).  Develops service plans, coordinating and facilitating utilization of available community resources to ensure consumers maintain community stability and integration;  provides in-home training in daily living skills including food preparation, hygiene, problem-solving, communication and financial management to maximize independent skills.  Performs assessments and pre-admission/pre-discharge planning; maintains required casework documentation to comply with all regulatory guidelines; and works cooperatively with designated case managers.  Provides transportation and must be able to occasionally work some evenings, weekends to accommodate consumers’ needs.

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field with a minimum of one year experience providing direct care to the mentally disabled required.  Must possess knowledge of mental illness, assessment/training techniques, treatment planning, community resources utilization, and crisis intervention for designated population. Must maintain strict confidentiality, possess effective documentation/communication skills and valid driver’s license with safe driving record.  Criminal history check (fingerprinting) and drug test required.

Minimum salary $30,715. Excellent benefits. Submit REQUIRED SCSB application to Human Services Coordinator, Southside Community Services Board, 424 Hamilton Blvd., P. O. Box 488, South Boston, VA   24592.  Applications available from  address above, calling (434) 572-6916, and website at www.sscsb.org.   Deadline is 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 21, 2010.

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