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District 19 CSB is now hiring for an Emergency Services Manager. This position is to provide and assist oversight of all Emergency Services programs and the regional Crisis Assessment Centers (CAC). This position will provide support to the South Central CIT Program to include; attending CIT meetings and serving as an Instructor of the CIT Program and acting as a liaison to local law enforcement, hospital staff, DBHDS and other community stakeholders. This position has direct responsibility of the current grant funding and reporting of grants linked to the CAC services. Assist in overseeing and monitoring discharge assistance plan expenditures, monitor bed census and discharge processes. This position is responsible for pursuing and applying for funding streams through grant writing and increased allocation from participating localities.
The successful incumbent must have the ability to manage and supervise multiple programs and staff, including program planning, administration and evaluation.
Minimum required qualifications for this position include: Master’s degree with a major course of study in Human Services (e.g., Counseling, Social Work, or Rehabilitation Counseling), or a Master’s Degree with equivalent course credits in Human Services. Requires a License as a Clinical Social Worker or Professional Counselor. Certification as a Preadmission Screening Evaluator required. At least two years of clinical experience providing direct services to individual with a diagnosis of mental illness. Must have supervisory experience in the behavioral health field, previous experience providing crisis intervention, knowledge of the Code of Virginia in regard to Community Services Board mandates for preadmission screenings, temporary detention orders, and involuntary commitments. Must have knowledge of community and state hospital liaison programming including discharge planning and knowledge of Forensic and NGRI Case Management. Must have knowledge of available community resources. Must have intermediate computer skills to include experience with spreadsheets and word processing programs.
Prefer previous experience working/collaborating with law enforcement.
Hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Some weekend, holiday, evening, and overnight hours required. Requires flexibility and on-call accessibility based on programmatic need.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidate is preferred.
Position is a Grade 217. Starting salary for this position is $95,000.00/annual.
Position requires pre-employment extensive background check and drug screening. Driver's License in state of residence with a point balance of -6 or higher.
District 19 is committed to developing a multicultural workplace. Minorities and persons with disabilities seeking career advancement are encouraged to apply. EOE.
Position is open until filled.
Our mission is to improve the quality and productivity of the lives of individuals who experience, or are at risk of experiencing, mental disabilities and/ or substance abuse. We accomplish this through a fully integrated continuum of services in collaboration with the localities of Colonial Heights, Dinwiddie, Emporia, Greensville, Hopewell, Petersburg, Prince George, Surry, and Sussex.
Our Vision
We see D19 CSB as being the preferred provider for addressing the needs of individuals, families and children within our catchment area at risk of mental and substance abuse disabilities. We envision D19 CSB providing a continuum of services which are effective, accessible and focused to the needs of the individual.
We see ourselves continuing to operate in a multi-jurisdictional area that is supportive and responsive to the services we provide to its citizens. We see ourselves as a vital and cohesive force in the quality of life of our communities and its citizens.
District 19 Community Services Board is committed to providing outcome-oriented services in an efficient, effective, and accountable manner, while ensuring consumer satisfaction and service quality are maintained.
Our Values
Our stated values are spelled out in these guiding principles:
Our programs must involve the community in service design and delivery, be innovative, and be outcome-oriented in the least restrictive setting possible.
Our programs should be fully integrated within the Board and well coordinated with other community services.
We are committed to ensuring our employees are trained and engaged in meaningful, productive work in an efficient, effective, and safe manner.
We value each employee as a professional and as a contributing member of our service system and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of our surrounding locality populations.
We value delivering individualized services while ensuring all human rights are protected as well as being culturally sensitive.
We value communicating in an honest, caring and open fashion.
We are committed to utilizing sound fiscal management to ensure that we maximize our ability to provide a comprehensive continuum of services to consumers with varying levels of mental disabilities and substance abuse disorders.
A continuum of services and support should be available to meet the choices, preferences, and needs of consumers and families.
We are committed to having an involved, informed, and supportive Board of Directors.
