Direct Support Professional - Residential, Myers Respite/Group Home

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board•Falmouth, VA

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 assists residents with personal care, household duties, skill building, and developing relationships in accordance with their plans of care. It also documents and communicates resident progress and needs and monitors residents’ ongoing health and safety. The position provides awake overnight supervision, responding to residents’ needs during the shift. It follows each resident’s plan of care in collaboration with the resident, family, and other service providers, as appropriate. The role includes timely and accurate documentation and communication with management, team members, family members, and other concerned parties. Rappahannock Area Community Services Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and hiring process. RACSB maintains a drug-free workplace. Candidates receiving conditional offers must successfully complete pre-employment drug screening and background checks, including criminal history, Department of Social Services review, driving record, and verification of credentials.

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, their families, other 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.
Some experience working with adults with developmental disabilities and/or mental illness is preferred; the posting also identifies relevant treatment experience or a combination of education and experience that produces the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities and/or mental illness.
Knowledge of person-centered practices and techniques.
Knowledge of common housekeeping practices, including cleaning, cooking, laundry, and household-related tasks.
Experience in the treatment of persons with a developmental disability.

Responsibilities

Support residents with self-care, bathing, and toileting.
Assist with household chores, meal planning and preparation, communication, basic financial management, appropriate social behavior, 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 transport residents.
Administer medications and document their administration.
Physically assist residents who have limited mobility.
Document daily progress notes and maintain timely, accurate records, including notes, checklists, and reports.
Communicate residents’ needs, health concerns, and progress to management and other 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.