Clinician I - ICF

Do you have a passion for helping the citizens of the City of Chesapeake?

Tasks to include:

• Provides Onsite coverage for ICF-ID; monitors and support individuals as needed.

• Assesses individuals needs and activities and provide guidance to Direct Support Technicians

• Support individuals with medications and self-administration of medications.

• Develops and present trainings for individuals on active treatment/skill-building activities such as personal hygiene, self-advocacy, housekeeping, money management, and cooking/food preparation to promote independence.

• Participates in an interdisciplinary Personal Support Team (PST) as needed to assist in the development of a plan of support responsive to individuals' needs. Engages and maintains appropriate contact with family members regarding information on program/individual progress and needs. Confers with medical staff (e.g., medical director, nursing staff)

• Gathers and maintains information to support periodic and special reports documenting individual progress and activities; maintains records on a daily basis in accordance with policies and procedures.

• Consults with medical and agency staff and assists in support networking by maintaining communications with day programs, accessing community leisure and recreation facilities and activities in accordance with confidentiality guidelines to discuss individual progress; identify strengths and needs and develop training objectives for person centered plan (PCP).

• Identifies and defuses crisis situations; evaluates and determines an intervention strategy and contacts necessary program staff in accordance with policy and procedures.

• Provides transportation for individuals to such places as Doctor's office/clinic, social activities, and shopping; provide assistance with activities as required.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.