Part-Time Direct Support Professional - Residential Aide

Chesterfield County; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Mental Health Support Services (MHSS) in Chesterfield County seeks a part-time Residential Aide (Direct Support Professional) to provide direct supervision, supports, and training in group homes for adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, and co-occurring conditions.

This role emphasizes person-centered care, daily living assistance, documentation in electronic health records, and ensuring a safe, supportive home environment with up to 28 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some college coursework or experience preferred.
• One year of experience in the Human Services field; three years in developmental disabilities preferred; group home experience preferred.
• Medication administration or CPR/First Aid certifications preferred; experience with electronic health records preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides supports and teaching to adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, co-occurring mental illness, and/or physical disabilities living with families or independently in the community.
• Works in a group home setting to support choices, inclusion, decision making, and self-directed services.
• Instructs, monitors and assists residents in activities of daily living such as personal hygiene, medication administration, food preparation, shopping, housework, community integration and inclusion, and money management.
• Provides supervision and guidance to consumers participating in program activities.
• Mantains a safe and clean living environment and monitors, enforces, and implements facility rules, policies and procedures.
• Assists in general household cleaning and maintenance.
• Handles emergency situations appropriately and utilizes crisis interventions as necessary.
• Transports and escorts clients to and from various services, appointments, and activities.
• Prepares and maintains casework and related documentation (e.g. Medicaid Waiver documentation, progress notes) in an electronic health record system as required in the delivery of services; and
• Performs other work as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Supervision

Interpersonal skills

CPR/First Aid Certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Mental Health Support Services (MHSS) in Chesterfield County seeks a part-time Residential Aide (Direct Support Professional) to provide direct supervision, supports, and training in group homes for adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, and co-occurring conditions.

This role emphasizes person-centered care, daily living assistance, documentation in electronic health records, and ensuring a safe, supportive home environment with up to 28 hours per week.