Residential Technician - DAY SHIFT

Residential Technician

The Residential Technician focuses on supporting individual's progress toward goals that are identified as meaningful by individuals and their support resources, as well as provide supports for the overall health and safety of all of the individuals.

Hours: full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Location: Lynchburg, VA and Amherst, VA

DAY SHIFT: Three (3) shifts per week, working 6:00 am to 6:30 pm (12.5 hours each)

Required Education and Experience:

• High School diploma / GED
• Prior direct care experience preferred.
• CNA certificate preferred but not required.

Related Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Horizon's quality care standards to ensure service delivery supports Horizon's mission and values.
• Knowledge of electronic health records and documentation standards as required by the program.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally, person-to-person.
• Ability to implement training programs for the individuals.
• Safely assist individuals with all aspects of physical management including equipment use, safe lifting and physical assistance.
• Knowledge and ability to operate a computer, utilize and electronic health record, electronic timesheet, and other software/systems used by Horizon.
• Able to respond quickly to correct situations deemed to be hazardous, especially to consumers.
• Knowledge and ability to use personal protective equipment in a manner that is compliant with standard precautions and safety expectations.
• Ability to drive and must possess a valid Virginia driver's license. May be called upon to travel to any Horizon worksite; transport clients, provide services to clients at other locations. Regular attendance at trainings and Horizon meetings may require travel to a variety of Horizon sites.
• Ability to work productively and accomplish program and individual goals with minimal supervision.
• Ability to record data accurately within established expectations and by communicated deadlines.
• Ability to locate and interpret facts and make decisions based on established procedures and protocols.
• Ability to respond effectively to changes in the work environment in a positive and professional manner.
• Ability to work in and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Willing and able to work modified schedules (weekends, holidays, etc.) as required.
• 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.
• Ability to lift and transfer consumers up to an average of 50 to 80 pounds.

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 through 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.