Day Support Specialist: Empowerment & Growth

Rockbridge Area Community Services; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

State Retirement Plan

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

Rockbridge Area Community Services (RACS) seeks a Day Support Professional (DSP) in Lexington, VA. You will assist with planning, development and implementation of Day Support programming, and support Day Support participants through supervision, training and instruction.

You will report to the Day Support Program Manager, work independently when needed, and respond to emergencies. This role emphasizes collaboration, proactive problem-solving and respectful engagement with participants and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities.
• Strong communication, documentation and organizational skills.
• Energetic, positive, adaptable problem solver.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, development, and implementation of Day Support programming.
• Evaluate, supervise, train and instruct participants.
• Report to the Day Support Program Manager and work independently when needed.
• Respond to emergencies and crises; problem-solve behavioral issues.
• Participate in supervision and accept feedback.
• Carry out duties at other sites as assigned.

Skills

Experience with adults with DD

Strong communication skills

Documentation skills

Organizational skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Rockbridge Area Community Services (RACS) seeks a Day Support Professional (DSP) in Lexington, VA. You will assist with planning, development and implementation of Day Support programming, and support Day Support participants through supervision, training and instruction.

You will report to the Day Support Program Manager, work independently when needed, and respond to emergencies. This role emphasizes collaboration, proactive problem-solving and respectful engagement with participants and staff.