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Residential Technician/DSP - $1000 HIRING BONUS
Horizon Behavioral Health Lynchburg, VA, USA
Employment Type
Full-Time
Compensation
$25,445 to $39,440 per year
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week), 3 shifts per week, 12.5 hours each - Day and Night shifts available
Locations: Lynchburg, Madison Heights, Altavista, and Forest, Virginia
$1000 Hiring Bonus - as of 08/08/2023, this position is offering a $1,000 hiring bonus, with $500 paid upon successful completion of hiring requirements, and the balance of $500 paid at 12 months with satisfactory job performance. This hiring bonus is limited to new hires only, or otherwise, individuals not having been employed with Horizon up to 1 year from the date the application is received.
Providing care for our small community of individuals with intellectual disabilities during this time depends on the best care and the safest practices. We are committed to the well-being and safety of all individuals in our community, employees and clients alike. All of our health professionals providing direct care are receiving a “health check” daily upon arriving on-site, and we are following all guidelines set forth related to COVID health and safety procedures.
The Residential Technician focuses on supporting individual's progress towards goals that are identified as meaningful by individuals and their support resources and provides support for the overall health and safety of all of the individuals. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Direct Support Provider (DSP) skills are highly desired!
Required Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED
An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is required.
CNA certificate is preferred but not required.
Valid Driver’s License is required.
Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge and ability to utilize personal protective equipment in a manner that is compliant with standard precautions and safety expectations; Ability to safely assist individuals with all aspects of physical management including equipment use, safe lifting and physical assistance; Ability to lift and transfer consumers up to an average of 50 to 80 pounds; Ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training; includes both verbal de-escalation skills and physical skills techniques to be utilized with consumers as needed; Able to respond quickly to correct situations deemed to be hazardous especially to consumers; Knowledge of electronic health records and documentation standards as required by the program; Regular attendance at trainings and Horizon meetings may require travel to a variety of Horizon sites; Knowledge and ability to operate a computer, electronic time sheet, and other software/systems used by Horizon; Willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends, holiday, etc.) as required; Ability to drive and must possess a valid driver’s license - may be called upon to travel to any Horizon worksite; transport clients, provide services to clients at other locations.
About Horizon:
A career with Horizon offers valuable benefits from participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) offered only to Virginia public sector employees; life, health, dental, and vision insurance; generous annual leave, sick leave, and 10 paid holidays per year. Plan on staying in Lynchburg for a while? Tuition discounts at Lynchburg local universities will greatly assist on your path to further your career and education, and yes, Horizon also participates in the NHSC, as well as PSLF educational loan forgiveness programs.
To Apply – Please visit our online career center at www.HorizonBH.org
Horizon Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Posted date: 20 days ago
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