Are you passionate about helping people with daily activities at their home and in the community? Are you one that can easily establish a comfortable rapport with clients? Are you a credentialed Qualified Professional or a Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional or have a Bachelor's degree with at least one year of experience in the Mental Health field and able to be credentialed as a QMHP or QIDP ? If you answered yes to any of these questions then please read on about the REACH program at Easterseals UCP of NC and VA as we may have a fulfilling career opportunity for you!!
The REACH program is a crisis prevention, intervention and stabilization system to support individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, as well as a mental health condition or challenging behavior that is negatively affecting their quality of life. REACH provides consultation, prevention, development of crisis education & prevention plans, community based mobile support and crisis therapeutic home services within the counties of Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Prince William, and Loudon. Position can be partially remote with some flexibility to the hours!!
Essential Job Functions:

• Assists individuals with daily activities, personal care, behavioral health needs, and health, wellness and leisure activities in the home and community, and provides support at the REACH Crisis Therapeutic Home (CTH) when there are no individuals requiring assistance in the community
• Establish rapport with guest/individuals with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviors, while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Monitor individuals for any mental health or behavioral symptoms and provides crisis prevention, intervention and de-escalation supports in accordance with crisis guidelines and person’s plan
• Participates in development and implementation of persons’ Crisis Education and Prevention Plan
• Plan, structure and prompt social and leisure time activities, that build skills for behavior management, stress management, communication, adaptive living and daily living.
• Maintain timely documentation, progress notes, and other data, including incident/accident reports and discharge plans

Requirements:

• Credentials as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) and/or Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional (QIDP) or able to be credentialed
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in human services or related field received from an approved, accredited institution and no less than one year of fulltime relevant experience required
• One year experience in intellectual/developmental disabilities, including programming for individuals with significant behavioral needs required

• Knowledge of the MH and I/DD systems of care
• Knowledge and ability to utilize computer programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, Web-based data entry, etc.
• Must demonstrate capacity to effectively communicate verbally and in written form
• Valid, unrestricted, state-appropriate driver’s license and current personal vehicle insurance for required local travel
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required
• Must live in or near Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Prince William, or Loudon counties

Some of the benefits to choosing Easterseals:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term & short-term disability insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Clear career growth plans to help you achieve your professional goals

• A library of CE credit qualified trainings free for employees

• $65/week toward licensure or company provided supervision for licensure
• Mileage reimbursement (when applicable)
• Caseloads that allow for a healthy work-life balance
• Accrued Paid Time Off (up to 10 days the first year) + 11 paid holidays.
• Company provided phone and laptop with IT Technical Support
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness qualifier
• A team that truly cares about you and your well-being!

Closing Date: Open Until Filled
About Easterseals UCP:
We strive to attract and engage team members with diverse lived experiences. We intentionally seek out and value uniqueness across race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, personality, disability, and age.

Easterseals UCP is a leading provider of disability related-services in the communities in which we serve. Our purpose is to provide meaningful and exceptional services so that children and adults living with disabilities and mental health challenges can live, learn, work and play in their communities. Click here to learn more. Easterseals UCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff.

Location: Woodbridge,Virginia,22192,United States, Woodbridge, VA 22192

Job Type: Full-time

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