Leisure Coach

Leisure Coach

Salary

$45,723.00 - $61,725.00 Annually

Location

Chesterfield, VA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

27-00271

Department

Mental Health Support Services

Opening Date

10/05/2026

Closing Date

10/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Minimum Qualifications

Who We Are:

Mental Health Support Services (MHSS) is the provider of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorder services for children and adults in Chesterfield County. The Day Support Program provides day-time services at a community day program center to include skills training, supervision, and leisure/recreational activities to individuals with developmental disabilities. We are seeking qualified professionals who are passionate, dedicated, and energized about supporting individuals in developing relationships and connecting with the community. If that is you, come join our team!

Minimum Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED; some college coursework preferred; one year of related work experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Bachelors degree in human services, or related field preferred. Five or more years of direct day support experience preferred; experience in the development and implementation of individual service plans preferred; experience in supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities in activities of community integration, personal care, and life skills training preferred; experience with an electronic health record preferred. Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Basic Life Support (BLS), and/or Medication Administration certification preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of purpose of residential and day program services, attitude of community toward individuals with developmental disabilities; knowledge of first aid, Basic Life Support (BLS), and emergency services; knowledge of community services and case management. ability to operate a personal computer and related software and other standard office equipment preferred; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing preferred; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers preferred; ability to document using an electronic health record preferred.

Additional Requirements:

Current valid driver's license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, records must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months. Out-of-state driving records must be obtained by the applicant and presented at time of interview. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date.

Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification required.

This position is considered Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Completes case management duties;
• Assists with training and monitoring of individuals group dynamics;
• Supports individuals in the community to participate in recreational, cultural, civic, and related activities;
• Participates in the development and implementation of individual service plans as a member of the team; monitors and evaluates progress toward outcomes;
• Provides direct care, support, training, and assistance in the areas of personal care, behavior supports, and community integration;
• Completes documentation in an electronic health record according to agency licensure and Medicaid requirements; and
• Performs other work as required.

Shift

Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Location

Mental Health Support Services

Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

For information on county benefits, view Employee Benefits Summary.

01

What is your highest level of education completed? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)

• Some High School
• High School/GED
• Some College
• 2 year College degree (Associates)
• 4 year College degree (Bachelors)
• Masters Degree

02

Do you have experience utilizing an electronic health record for documentation of services? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of experience do you have supporting individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)

• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 5 - 10 years
• 10 - 15 years
• More than 15 years

Required Question

Employer Chesterfield County

Address Human Resources Department

9901 Lori Road / P.O. Box 40

Chesterfield, Virginia, 23832

Phone 804-748-1551 (Office)

Website http://www.chesterfield.gov