Residential Support Specialist PT 4331-4-9._

Piedmont Community Services; Rocky Mount (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Community Services in Rocky Mount, Virginia, seeks a Residential Support Specialist to assist adults with developmental disabilities in daily living activities, personal care, and social support.

You will help residents maintain dignity and safety in a group home while supporting self-directed living in the community. Must have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license; CNA or ID/DD experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Additional education or experience in human services preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license, safe driving record, and reliable transportation to worksites and trainings.
• Experience with ID/DD individuals and CNA is a plus but not required.
• Multiple shifts with rotating weekend availability may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist adults with developmental disabilities with routine personal care needs.
• Provide social support and physical assistance in daily living activities.
• Help individuals maintain dignity and a safe, comfortable home environment.
• Support residents in leading a self-directed life in their own community.

Skills

Documentation skills

Basic computer skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.