Residential Support Specialist - Medical FT - 4331-5-3

Piedmont Community Services; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday

VRS Retirement with Employer Match

Life Insurance 2x Salary

Health Insurance contribution

Dental & Vision options

Wellness & Community Engagement

Training & Certifications

Job summary

Piedmont Community Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional to assist adults with developmental disabilities living in PCS group homes in Martinsville, VA. You will provide daily living assistance, personal care, and social support to help residents lead self-directed lives in their own community.

The role requires 18+ years old, a high school diploma or GED, basic computer and documentation skills, and a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent preferred.
• Basic computer skills; good patient documentation skills.
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record; reliable transportation to worksites, trainings, and meetings.
• Experience with ID/DD individuals; CNA is a plus.
• Willingness to work multiple shifts; rotating weekends may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist adults with developmental disabilities in daily living activities and self-directed community life.
• Provide routine personal care, social support, and physical assistance in group home settings.
• Maintain dignity and safety of residents; document care activities accurately and timely.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Documentation skills

Driver's license

Safe driving record

Transport to worksites

ID/DD experience

CNA preferred

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This position assists adults with developmental disabilities who may also have significant medical or behavioral challenges on a day-to-day basis. Areas of assistance include, but are not limited to routine personal care needs, social support, and physical assistance in a wide range of daily living activities. Working as a Direct Support Professional (DSP), this position ensures that individuals living in a PCS specialized group home receive individualized care, maintain dignity, and enjoy a safe comfortable home environment while leading a self-directed life in their own community.

Must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, with additional education / experience in human services fields preferred. Basic computer skills are needed along with good patient documentation skills. Must have a valid driver's license, safe driving record, and reliable ability to transport self to worksites,trainings, and meetings. Experience with ID/DD individuals and CNA is a plus but not required. Multiple shifts needed, rotating weekend availability may be required.

Full Time with Benefits (including these + many more!)

• PCS' Outstanding BENEFITS PACKAGE Included!
• 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, Vision, & Supplemental Insurance options
• Wellness Program and Community Engagement opportunities
• Possibilities for additional training and certifications related to the position.

Must be willing to consent to background checks, including checks for barrier crimes, and drug screening as part of the application process.