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DMHMRSAS Name Change

In the 2009 Session, the General Assembly passed legislation to change the name of the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.

The new name eliminates the term retardation, more broadly reflects the department's mission, and allows flexibility to grow into other service areas like autism. The name change was effective on July 1, 2009.

Employment Opportunity

POSITION AVAILABLE MAY 2012

INTERVIEWS HAVE BEGUN, WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION

Office Manager/Bookkeeper for The Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham office needed starting in May of 2012. Forty hours per week, Monday through Friday. Hourly rate commensurate with knowledge, skills, and abilities. Send cover letter, resume and references to The Arc, 620 Simms Avenue, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802.

REQUIREMENTS:  Minimum of Associate Degree in accounting or the equivalent in experience. Excellent spelling, punctuation, proofreading, and grammatical skills. Strong computer skills, good interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to multi-task. Ability to handle confidential information appropriately, provide documentation of a current TB test or be willing to be screened/tested. Be willing to undergo a criminal background check. Experience in QuickBooks, Publisher, Expression, and Access a plus. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Answer the phone and greet visitors. Work closely with the Executive Director and act as liaison between The Arc and others in the absence of the Executive Director. Handle all bookkeeping and generate monthly reports and financial statements. Maintain website and databases. Compose, layout and generate newsletter and other publications. Maintain files, including confidential personnel files. Work with the Board of Directors and its committees as needed. Participate in fundraisers and special events (preparation, set-up, working a shift, closing). Follow established policies and procedures of The Arc. Carry out any other reasonable duties as assigned.

BENEFITS:  10 paid holidays, 12 sick/personal days per year, paid vacation, life insurance, 401K, and partially paid health insurance. Equal opportunity employer.