Residential Support Specialist PT 4331-3-9._
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. About Piedmont Community Services/Who We Are Piedmont Community Services (PCS), or officially the Piedmont Regional Community Services Board, is one of 40 community services boards across the Commonwealth of Virginia that provide behavioral health, developmental disability, substance use, crisis, prevention, residential and housing services. We serve the counties of Franklin, Patrick, and Henry, and the City of Martinsville, Virginia. PCS is committed to engaging the community and providing services to improve the quality of life and mental health of individuals seeking our services.
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
Nice To Haves
- Additional education / experience in human services fields preferred
- Experience with ID/DD individuals
- CNA certification
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Ensure 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
