INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY SPECIALIST I

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Company:
 
Fairfax County Government
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Job Location(s): Fairfax
Employment Term: Regular
Employment TypeFull Time
Start Date:As soon as possible
Starting Salary Range:$20.31 to $27.08/hour (S20)
Required Experience: Open
Related Categories:Hospital Positions, Healthcare - Behavioral Health, Education - Special Needs

Position Description

Description:

Jobshare position, 20 hours per week. This position involves working directly with individuals with primary diagnoses of intellectual disabilities in a residential setting. Plans and implements person-centered plans to promote optimum individual functioning. Provides intensive therapeutic counseling, education/training, role modeling, and physical assistance to individuals with a primary diagnosis of intellectual disability.

Minimum
Qualifications:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related field.

Special
Requirements:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, OIG check and a check of the Child Protective Services Registry to the satisfaction of the employer. Must possess a valid driver's license.

Preferred
Qualifications:

Knowledge of Medicaid waiver and person-centered planning. Computer skills required.

Selection
Procedure:

Panel interview.

To Apply:

Submit your resume on-line through the AIMS system.

If this is the first time you have used AIMS, you will need to create an account.

Fairfax County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable Accommodation upon request.

Closing Date:

11/20/2009

Date Posted:

11/7/2009

Benefits:

Most positions advertised here are merit system positions funded for full benefits such as health insurance, retirement, life insurance and paid leave. Follow the link for details on Fairfax County's comprehensive benefits program for merit system employees. If a position is not funded for benefits that information will generally be included in the job announcement.


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