Residential Support Specialist PT

Piedmont Community Services; Rocky Mount (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Community Services in Rocky Mount, VA, is looking for a Residential Support Specialist to assist adults with developmental disabilities in their daily lives. Responsibilities include personal care, social support, and ensuring a safe and dignified home environment for clients.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and be willing to undergo background checks. Experience with ID/DD individuals or as a CNA is a plus. Flexibility for multiple shifts, including weekends, is required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Assist adults with developmental disabilities with personal care needs.
• Ensure individuals receive individualized care and maintain dignity.
• Provide social support and physical assistance in daily activities.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Good patient documentation skills

Experience with ID/DD individuals

CNA

Education

High school diploma or GED

Additional education/experience in human services

Job description

Overview

Piedmont Community Services is seeking a Residential Support Specialist to assist adults with developmental disabilities on a day-to-day basis with routine personal care needs, social support, and physical assistance in a wide range of daily living activities. This position ensures that individuals living in the 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.

About Piedmont Community Services/Who We Are

Piedmont Community Services (PCS), or officially the Piedmont Regional Community Services Board, is one of 40 community services boards across the Commonwealth of Virginia that provide behavioral health, developmental disability, substance use, crisis, prevention, residential and housing services. We serve the counties of Franklin, Patrick, and Henry, and the City of Martinsville, Virginia. PCS is committed to engaging the community and providing services to improve the quality of life and mental health of individuals seeking our services.

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