Direct Support Professional - Residential, Piedmont

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board•Fredericksburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides support and supervision to adults with developmental disabilities in their home and while they participate as active members of their community. The role provides assistance with personal care, household duties, skill building, and developing relationships, following each resident’s plan of care. The position documents and communicates resident progress and needs and monitors and communicates ongoing health and safety needs. The role provides awake overnight supervision, responding to residents’ needs during the shift. It also supports residents’ social and leisure activities, assists with appointments and transportation, administers and documents medications, and communicates with management, team members, families, and other concerned parties. The position follows each resident’s plan of care in collaboration with the resident, their family, and other service providers as appropriate. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and a valid Virginia driver’s license. Some experience working with adults with developmental disabilities and/or mental illness is preferred. Conditional offers are subject to successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background checks, including criminal history, Department of Social Services review, driving record, and credential verification. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and hiring process.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Virginia driver’s license.
Ability to support individuals with hygiene-related tasks such as bathing and toileting.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, families, staff, and significant others.
Ability to document accurate participant records.
Good physical condition, including the ability to physically assist participants with limited mobility.
Ability to follow directions and work independently.
Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening and background checks, including criminal history, Department of Social Services review, driving record, and verification of credentials, if given a conditional offer.

Nice To Haves

Some experience working with adults with developmental disabilities and/or mental illness, including knowledge of person-centered practices and techniques.
Experience in the treatment of persons with a developmental disability, or a combination of education and experience that produces the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge of common housekeeping practices, including cleaning, cooking, laundry, and household-related tasks.

Responsibilities

Support residents with self-care, bathing, and toileting.
Assist with household chores, meal planning and preparation, and basic financial management.
Model appropriate social behavior and support residents’ communication and integration with people outside the home.
Support residents in social and leisure activities inside and outside the home.
Assist residents with physician appointments and transportation.
Administer and document resident medications.
Physically assist residents who may have limited mobility.
Document daily progress notes and provide timely, accurate documentation, including notes, checklists, and reports.
Communicate resident needs, health concerns, and progress to management and team members.
Act as a liaison with residents’ family members and other concerned parties.
Greet visitors and supervise visitation in the home.
Secure the home and communicate maintenance issues or needs to management.
Follow each resident’s plan of care in collaboration with the resident, family, and other service providers, as appropriate.
Provide awake overnight supervision and respond to resident needs during the shift.