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WESTERN TIDEWATER COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD

DSP in Windsor (3:00 pm to 11:00 pm with rotating weekends)

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Windsor, VA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/13/2026

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What they do

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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Job Description

Western Tidewater Community Service Board welcomes you to join our team!

JOB TITLE

DIRECT

SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL WORK HOURS

3:00 pm to 11:00 pm

WITH ROTATING WEEKENDS!

We are seeking qualified candidates to fill the position for the following department: Bridges CCSU Western Tidewater Community Services Board is currently offering an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our team as Program Technician. This is a full-time position available and the chosen candidate for this position will be responsible for assisting in the execution and maintenance of consumer treatment plans for the consumers within our ID and MH programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

Assisting with the implementation of consumer treatment plans Care, monitoring, evaluation and maintenance of a safe environment for individuals identified with one or more of the following: Developmental Disabilities (Child) Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) (Children /Adolescents) Serious Mental Illness and/or Substance Abuse (SMI/SA).

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING

High School diploma or GED Certificate Possession of a valid Driver's License with acceptable DMV record One year of direct care service in an Developmentally Disabled/Mental Health setting Food Handlers Certification.

CLOSING DATE

Until Filled.

Benefits:

Health Insurance/Life Insurance Virginia Retirement System plan Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Vacation/Sick leave/Holiday pay Legal Resources VA529-Tuition Savings Critical & Accidental Insurance Tuition discount-South University Aflac Working Advantage - shopping discount

To Apply:

Submit your application and resume via INDEED or via traditional mail to 7025 Harbour View Blvd. Suite 119, Suffolk, VA 23435.

ONLY APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.

Visit our website, www.wtcsb.org for more information about our organization. #INDLP