Compassionate Direct Support Specialist for Adults

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board in Virginia provides support and supervision to adults with developmental disabilities in home and community settings. This role assists with personal care, household tasks, skill-building, and documenting resident progress.

You will follow each resident's plan of care, accompany clients to appointments, provide awake overnight supervision when needed, and communicate needs to the team and families.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Experience with adults with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Ability to document progress and communicate clearly with team.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with personal care, household tasks, and meal planning.
• Assist residents with social and leisure activities in and outside the home.
• Document daily progress notes and communicate needs to management and team.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Basic caregiving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board in Virginia provides support and supervision to adults with developmental disabilities in home and community settings. This role assists with personal care, household tasks, skill-building, and documenting resident progress.

You will follow each resident's plan of care, accompany clients to appointments, provide awake overnight supervision when needed, and communicate needs to the team and families.