Direct Support Professional
Company: ACI Federal
Location: Williamsburg
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
Direct Support Professionals - Williamsburg, VADirect Care
Experience Required!Hospital - Long Term Care Facility - Group Home
Experience Required!Healthcare - Mental Health - Behavioral Health
Experience Preferred!$18 per hour and three weeks of paid training
provided. Some Weekends/Holidays required once training is
complete.RequirementsDirect Care Experience in a Hospital, Long
Term Care Facility or Group Home Required!High School Diploma
Specialized training in the management of aggressive mental health
behavior required.Experience providing forensic direct care
preferred.Successful completion of/ability to complete preservice
training classes required.Successful completion of/ability to
complete advanced forensic technician training.
ResponsibilitiesAbility to act in the capacity of essential
personnel during emergency/crisis situations. Ability to complete
the advanced forensic technician training. Apply knowledge of
Psychiatric Healthcare.Skill in implementing appropriate
behavioral/mental health interventions during critical mental
health crisis situations.Basic knowledge of the principles and
practices of psychology and behavioral analysis in working with
forensic patients. Ability to provide therapeutic de-escalation in
a safe manner.Skill in implementing behavior modification
techniques in a Psychiatric Hospital.Skill in dealing effectively
in a Psychiatric Hospital environment working directly with
individuals with Mental Health/Psychiatric/Behavior
Diagnoses.Ability to work in an environment and with individuals
with impulsive behaviors, as well as verbal/physical aggression.
Skill in providing support during all aspects of daily personal
care, to include intervening with aggressive behaviors.Ability to
actively participate in process improvement projects and patient
data collection. Ability to have a high degree of attention to
detail with regard to data collection and documentation.An ability
to perform effectively as a member of a Direct Care team. Ability
to function with minimum supervision, recognizing the need for
direction and assistance in situations beyond his/her scope of
capabilities.Must have the ability to successfully complete BLS,
TOVA and other required training upon start Hospital
Keywords: ACI Federal, Newport News , Direct Support Professional, Other , Williamsburg, Virginia
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