24/7 Direct Support Specialist for Adults with IDD

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board seeks a dedicated residential aide to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a 24/7 intensive care home. The role involves assisting with daily living skills, self-care, medications, and transportation under supervision.

Requires a High School Diploma and First Aid/CPR certification; driving is expected. The position emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration with families and care teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, coursework in Behavioral Sciences, and experience with intellectually disabled persons.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction and guidance, assists and monitors residents in daily living skills and self-care.
• Assists residents with physician appointments and transports them as needed.
• Dispenses and records resident medications and supervises overnight support.
• Liaises with family members and other service providers; monitors progress and behavior.

Skills

Hygiene support

Communication

Behavior management

Mobility assistance

Driving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EMR familiarity

Job description

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board seeks a dedicated residential aide to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a 24/7 intensive care home. The role involves assisting with daily living skills, self-care, medications, and transportation under supervision.

Requires a High School Diploma and First Aid/CPR certification; driving is expected. The position emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration with families and care teams.