Residential Support Specialist - Medical PT - 4331-5-9.#

Job Description

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.  About Piedmont Community Services/Who We ArePiedmont 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.