Residential Support Specialist - Medical - 433129._

Piedmont Community Services • Martinsville, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position assists adults with developmental disabilities who may also have significant medical or behavioral challenges on a day-to-day basis. Areas of assistance include, but are not limited to routine personal care needs, social support, and physical assistance in a wide range of daily living activities. Working as a Direct Support Professional (DSP), this position ensures that individuals living in a PCS specialized group home receive individualized care, maintain dignity, and enjoy a safe comfortable home environment while leading a self-directed life in their own community.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good patient documentation skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Safe driving record.
• Reliable ability to transport self to worksites, trainings, and meetings.
• Willingness to consent to background checks, including checks for barrier crimes, and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Additional education / experience in human services fields preferred.
• Experience with ID/DD individuals.
• CNA certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists adults with developmental disabilities who may also have significant medical or behavioral challenges on a day-to-day basis.
• Provides routine personal care needs, social support, and physical assistance in a wide range of daily living activities.
• Ensures that individuals living in a PCS specialized group home receive individualized care, maintain dignity, and enjoy a safe comfortable home environment while leading a self-directed life in their own community.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED