Instructor/Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Hours: full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Location: Lynchburg, VA 24502

Position Summary

The Instructor/Counselor works as assistant manager for the ICF homes and will assist the Residential Manager in supervising a licensed ICF-IID program for individuals with intellectual disabilities, ensuring compliance with State License, Medicaid Waiver, ICF and CSB requirements, and Life Safety Code.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma / GED required. Bachelor's degree in related human services - preferred.
• Three years working with individuals with intellectual disabilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of working directly with individuals with intellectual disabilities; Knowledge and ability to safely assist individuals with all aspects of physical management including equipment use, safe lifting and physical assistance; Ability to utilize a computer system for electronic health records documentation; Effective communication skills; written, verbally, person-to-person and through use of the telephone; Ability to drive and must possess a valid driver’s license. May be called upon to travel to any Horizon worksite; transport clients and provide services to clients at other locations. Regular attendance at training and Horizon meetings may require travel to a variety of Horizon sites; Ability to respond quickly to correct situations that are deemed to be hazardous to consumers and home; 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; Willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends, holiday, etc.) as required.

THE BEST BENEFITS FOR THOSE WHO TAKE CARE OF THE COMMUNITY

We’re proud to offer some of the best benefits options in Central Virginia. Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is exclusively for public service workers in Virginia, while several options exist for life, health, dental, and vision insurance. Emphasis on work-life balance means a generous annual leave policy ensuring time for wellness with separate time allocated for sick leave and additionally for paid holidays. Stay active with Horizon’s annual wellness programs and various opportunities to interact with the community throughout the year. Horizon’s clinical sites are NHSC/HRSA approved for clinical student loan repayment, and qualify for both the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs. If you are interested in continuing your education, working at Horizon qualifies you to receive discounts at some local universities. 

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Horizon Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).