Residential Support Specialist FT 4331-7-_
About The Position
Piedmont Community Services is seeking a Residential Support Specialist to assist adults with developmental disabilities on a day-to-day basis with routine personal care needs, social support, and physical assistance in a wide range of daily living activities. This position ensures that individuals living in the group home receive individualized care, maintain dignity, and enjoy a safe comfortable home environment while leading a self-directed life in their own community. Must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, with additional education / experience in human services fields preferred. Basic computer skills are needed along with good patient documentation skills. Must have a valid driver's license, safe driving record, and reliable ability to transport self to worksites, trainings, and meetings. Experience with ID/DD individuals and CNA is a plus but not required. Multiple shifts needed, rotating weekend availability may be required.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Have a 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
- Must be willing to consent to background checks, including checks for barrier crimes, and drug screening as part of the application process.
Nice To Haves
- Additional education / experience in human services fields preferred
- Experience with ID/DD individuals
- CNA
Responsibilities
- Assist adults with developmental disabilities on a day-to-day basis with routine personal care needs
- Provide social support and physical assistance in a wide range of daily living activities
- Ensure individuals living in the group home receive individualized care
- Help maintain dignity and a safe comfortable home environment
- Support individuals in leading a self-directed life in their own community
Benefits
- Full Time with Benefits
- PCS' Outstanding BENEFITS PACKAGE Included!
- 14 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday of choice!
- VRS VA Retirement with Employer Percentage Match
- Paid Life Insurance 2X your Salary
- Employer contribution to Health Insurance
- Dental, Vision, & Supplemental Insurance options
- Wellness Program and Community Engagement opportunities
- Possibilities for additional training and certifications related to the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
