Housekeeping Manager II

Title: Housekeeping Manager II

State Role Title: 79074

Hiring Range: $80,940 - $95,229 (DOE)

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Northern VA Mental Health Inst

Agency Website: www.dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/nvmhi/

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

• General Training & Comprehension - Learn and perform the job assignments of the housekeeper, heavy housekeeper/floor tech positions and, as such, can operate, and teach others how to operate, a variety of industrial cleaning equipment.
• Leadership Development - Assists in training, quality control, and in-servicing of staff according to policies and procedures and federal/state requirements.
• Policies & Procedures - Learn to provide leadership, support, and guidance to ensure that quality standards, inventory levels, safety guidelines and customer service expectations are met, including following current applicable federal, state, and local standards, in line with our established policies and procedures to ensure that quality housekeeping services are provided at all times.
• Reporting - Train in maintaining records of income and expenditures, supplies, personnel, and equipment in report format to be delivered to the COO.
• Training - Learning to be responsible for all training, quality control and in-servicing staff to meet facility and agency standards is an essential part of the Manager’s responsibility and includes touring various areas at the facility several times per day to assess work quality and documentation purposes.
• Leadership - Learn to effectively handle managerial responsibilities as well, including but not limited to payroll submission, staffing patterns/schedules, effective coaching and discipline, purchasing, maintaining inventory, and budgeting.
• Communication - Effectively communicate to your department staff, other departments, vendors, patients, visitors as well as central office staff.
• Safety - Utilize protective gear in all appropriate functions. Responsible for the safe and proper mixing and use of cleaning solutions while adhering to all safety precautions. Reporting equipment/cleaning product needs and or malfunctions to supervisor in a timely fashion. Ensure the established standards, safety, and quality guidelines are met. Follow infection control and universal precautions policies and procedures to ensure that a sanitary environment is achieved at all times. Follow proper reporting, isolation, and handwashing procedures/techniques.
• Punctuality - Consistent attendance and punctual arrival. Timely completion of assigned cleaning area according to schedule. Respond to the paging system and or radio calls in a timely and appropriate manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficient in use of computer applications (word processing, database, etc.) and other office equipment.
• Ability to supervise and direct personnel.
• Knowledge and application of cleaning methods and chemicals.
• Ability to write correspondence which reflect knowledge of spelling, grammar and composition, communication skills; manage multiple tasks.
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards with completion OSHA-authorized training of the 10-hour and or 30-hour course with certificate.
• Demonstrate working experience maintaining Joint Commission accreditation.

Additional Considerations

• Preferred to have a Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician certification or must be able obtain certification within twelve months of employment.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days. 

 
Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute  offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave. 

  
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx

Contact Pathways

Led by the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services and the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired, the Career Pathways grant will help nearly 500 Virginians with disabilities, including young adults and veterans, gain new skills and credentials through Career Pathways to seek employment in competitive, high-demand, high-quality occupations.

www.vadars.org

 or call DARS at 800-552-5019. 


Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (HR Rep phone #) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.  
 
Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute  is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability. 


DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment. 

Contact Information

• Name: Tina Bielonwu
• Phone: (703) 323-2809
• Email: tina.bielonwu@dbhds.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.