Direct Service Associate/DSA (WEEKLY PAY, Benefits, Long Term Contract)
Job Description
Career Enhancing Opportunities! Multiple DSAs needed for February 2024 Start!
Direct Service Associate/DSA (WEEKLY PAY, Benefits, Long Term Contract Potential)
**WEEKLY PAY**
**BEST STAFFING AGENCY IN VIRGINIA**
**WE PROVIDE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS**
**Medical, Dental, Vision**
Pay Rate: Up to $19.50/hr (up to $780/weekly) depending on experience.
Multiple Positions and Shifts Available: Day (7:00a-7:30p) - Night (7:00p-7:30a)
Patient Population: Adult to Geriatric (18-65+)
Purpose of Position:
The Direct Service Associate III is directly responsible to the LPN; RN I; RN II; RN MGR I; Administrator on Duty (AOD) for the provision of direct care to mentally ill patients in an assigned unit. These positions provide specialized service in working with individuals with challenging, mental health, and behavior issues.
This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency, pandemic, or facility need. All DSA positions are required to work different shifts to include nights, weekends and holidays, and/or overtime as requested.
HIPAA Access Level: Level Two: Complete Access to PHI only for the clients/patients served/assigned
Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification required for entry into position:
Minimum qualifications required:
- High school graduate or GED.
- Valid Virginia driver’s license required.
Preferred:
- Associate’s degree in human services field (including, but not limited to: sociology, behavioral health / analysis, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology) and/or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- Experience working directly with individuals with challenging mental health and behavior issues in a public, residential, or psychiatric hospital preferred.
- Prior mental health, security or police experience preferred. Specialized training in the management of aggressive mental health behavior preferred.
- Experience providing forensic direct care preferred. QMHP
- Certification preferred.
Meet Your Recruiter
Cindi Johnson
Cindi Johnson has been with 619 Recruiting for 2 years and previously worked for two years as a Talent Acquisition Specialist in the government recruiting space, recruiting Senior IT Program Managers, Software Engineers, and Cyber Security experts for defense contractors serving the Intelligence Communities. Cindi also brings with her 13 years of leadership and customer service experience with Publix Super Markets. During her tenure there, she managed trouble ticket resolution and escalations as well as employee training and management oversight. Her deep understanding of the complex needs of these industries make her a valuable asset to her clients. Since joining 619 Recruiting two years ago, Cindi has expanded her skillset to include proposal writing, demonstrating her ability to adapt to new challenges and excel in a fast-paced environment. She excels in creating proposals that match client’s needs, explaining ideas clearly, and winning contracts and partnerships. Her focus on excellent proposal writing shows her dedication to providing top-notch service to clients. Cindi is also committed to her professional growth by pursuing certifications that enhance her skills. She actively seeks out opportunities to further develop herself, ensuring she stays ahead in her field. These certifications not only help her excel in her current role, but also demonstrate her dedication to providing exceptional service to clients.