This position provides direct resident care and support to Veteran residents of the Domiciliary including responsibilities for their safety, security and accountability. This position administers and directs the daily operation of the Domiciliary residents.
The incumbent performs the job responsibilities for the NIGHT SHIFT tour of duty and is an integral member of Domiciliary Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Team providing a constant physical presence, active counseling and situational awareness for assisting residents of the domiciliary. Duties include but are not limited to: Responsible for the safe and therapeutic environment of the area of assigned coverage.
Maintains control records consistent with case liaison functions for Veteran Residents and participates in treatment planning each week. Counsels with Veteran residents documenting in the resident's medical record, shift reports and incident sheets any pertinent data and information about the resident's health, behavior, functioning and self report information having relevance to the resident's treatment objectives, well-being and safety.
Facilitates participation for residents in recreation, work therapy and other therapeutic activities. Initiates, organizes and participates in various activities pertaining to the resident treatment and administrative functioning of Treatment Team(s) to which assigned. Responsible for resident/team scheduling and insuring appropriate follow-up on Treatment Plans are accomplished both effectively and in a timely manner.
Responsible for safely transporting residents to nurse's station(s), urgent care, or emergency department for assistance, as needed. Provides Basic Life Support, First Aid, behavioral and crisis intervention to Veterans in distress as emergency responders. Incumbent responsible for documenting activities and occurrences in treatment record or communication sheets for each Veteran in a timely manner.
Responsible for orienting Veteran residents, interpreting policy and providing counseling to them, documenting appropriately, on matters relating to roles, rights and responsibilities, including violations of rules, regulations, policies and procedures established by the Department of Veterans Affairs and this facility to enforce guidance and disciplinary actions and reinforce treatment incentives.
Provides information to families, friends, relatives and others about the resident only within the limitations of the Privacy Act and HIPPA and with the resident's consent and as part of the treatment team. Documents in treatment record or communication sheets any contact and information presented in that contact. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday Midnight-0800 Telework: Not eligible for telework. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Domiciliary Assistant/PD60305A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Zenophia.Harris@va.gov · 512-426-9220
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $40736 – $52957/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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