Residential Support Specialist PT -4331-3-9.

Piedmont Community Services; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Community Services is seeking a Residential Support Specialist to assist adults with developmental disabilities with routine personal care needs, social support, and daily living activities. The role emphasizes individualized care in a safe, home-like environment and requires a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or GED, and be willing to consent to background checks and drug screening.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; related human services education preferred.
• CNA or related certification is a plus but not required.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation is required.
• Basic computer skills and good patient documentation.
• Willing to consent to background checks including barrier crimes and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist adults with developmental disabilities with routine personal care and daily living activities.
• Provide social support and help individuals maintain dignity in a home environment.
• Ensure individualized care and a safe, comfortable living space.
• Transport to worksites, trainings, and meetings as needed.
• Rotating weekend availability may be required.

Skills

Driver's license

Documentation skills

Basic computer skills

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA or related certification preferred

Job description

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.