Residential Support Specialist FT 4331-3-4

Piedmont Community Services • Martinsville, VA

20h • Onsite

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.

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 or experience in human services fields.
• Experience with ID/DD individuals.
• CNA certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist adults with developmental disabilities with routine personal care needs.
• Provide social support to individuals.
• Offer physical assistance in a wide range of daily living activities.
• Ensure individuals receive individualized care.
• Help individuals maintain dignity.
• Ensure individuals enjoy a safe and comfortable home environment.
• Support individuals in leading a self-directed life in their own community.

Benefits

• 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 Insurance options
• Vision Insurance options
• Supplemental Insurance options
• Wellness Program
• Community Engagement opportunities
• Possibilities for additional training and certifications related to the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED