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Henrico County Public Schools

MHDS Training Assistant

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A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$37,015 / year median in Virginia

+13% projected growth

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General Statement of Duties Assists in carrying out programs for persons with intellectual disabilities or chronically mentally ill clients; does related work as required. Essential Duties Provide supervision and support for persons with intellectual disabilities living in a residential home setting. Supplementary responsibilities include daily incremental data collection, assisting with personal care, physical assistance as needed to complete tasks, and medication administration. This position is responsible for providing support, supervision and completion of routine and additional assigned tasks on the overnight shift; with focus on the cleanliness of the home. Duties include but are not limited to: sweeping floors, mopping floors, cleaning the refrigerator, meal planning, organizing closets and pantries, disinfecting household surfaces, dusting furniture, completing laundry, and wiping down walls and baseboards of the home. Knowledge of developmental disability and/or mental illness and related problems; ability to work effectively with assigned client population; ability to carry out activities according to plans; ability to keep clear and concise notes and records; ability to demonstrate respect for clients; good interpersonal skills; patience; empathy; good judgment. Additional Information Expected salary low to mid-range of listed salary scale. CPR/First Aid, medication administration and experience with Medicaid Waiver a plus. Successful completion of Medication Administration and Therapeutic Options training required. TB Screening and Child Abuse Registry Check required, upon hire. Obtain and maintain all required trainings as specified intervals. A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee. Possession of a valid Virginia driver's license. Requires fingerprint and criminal-records check. Some positions in the class may require possession of a valid Virginia Commercial driver's license, with endorsements and without restrictions. May require a pre-employment and/or annual physical examination and/or medical tests administered by Henrico County Employee Health Services, the components of which are based on and appropriate to the specific sensory and/or physical demands of the given position, or on standards established by the State of Virginia. Minimum Requirements Graduation from high school and one (1) year of human services experience, preferably in working with persons with disabilities; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Background Check Disclosure Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation State Police Criminal History Investigation Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation (Dept. of Social Services, JRJDC, Juvenile Detention Home) Benefits At Henrico County, we prioritize your well-being with medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, plus flexible spending accounts and voluntary benefits. Enjoy generous leave options, including parental, bereavement, and wellness leave, along with 13 paid holidays annually. Invest in your future with Virginia Retirement System benefits and 457 deferred compensation.
Visit our website:
https://henrico.gov/hr/benefits-for-employees/ to learn more! EEO Statement The County seeks to hire the best-qualified applicants available for each position vacancy, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including lactation), age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or military status, status as an organ donor, or any other characteristic protected by law (except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification).