Direct Support Professional - Residential ICF - Ross - Job Location: Fredericksburg, VA
Company: Rappahannock Area Community Services Board
Location: Woodbridge
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description OVERVIEW Provides support and
instruction on a 24/7 basis in an intensive care residential home
in service to the medical, physical, psychological and social needs
and personal goals for intellectually and developmentally disabled
adults having more complex medical or behavioral needs. Work is
performed under regular supervision and is guided by
well-established and specific agency policies and procedures,
quality assurance, professional practices and including ethical
standards related to client interactions. DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES Provides instruction and guidance, assists and
monitors residents in daily living skills and self-care such as
hygiene, eating, mobility, money management, routine
problem-solving , communication skills and community interactions
and activities, Makes supportive behavioral interventions.
Facilitates, networks and supports residents engaged in volunteer,
social and leisure activities. Assists residents with physician
appointments. Transports residents via agency van. Dispenses and
records resident medications. Physically assists residents with
mobility and basic daily living activities. Liaises with family
members and other concerned parties on behalf of the residents.
Greets visitors and supervises visitation to the facility. Enforces
observation of facility/house rules. Monitors individual service
plans in collaboration with resident; his/her family, legal
guardian and/or legal representative; other service providers and
the agency treatment team under supervision of the ICF Supervisor.
Observes, records and reports residents' daily progress, behaviors
and incidents. Prepares individual service plan documentation,
Provides overnight awake support, assistance, monitoring and
supervision to residents. Participates in housekeeping and meal
preparation activities. Secures the facility per policy. KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Considerable knowledge of the practices and
methods related to the instruction of intellectually disabled
adults including behavior management, independent living skills
training and supportive counseling; considerable knowledge of human
rights of the individual; considerable knowledge of common
housekeeping practices. Some knowledge of the operation of
electronic medical records and associated documentation; ability to
physically assist residents; ability to prepare accurate resident
records; ability to establish rapport with SMI individuals and
their families. Ability to establish and maintain an effective
working relationship with other staff; ability to communicate
effectively orally and in writing; ability to function calmly in
stressful situations; ability to observe, assess and record
individual behaviors and functioning; ability to operate a vehicle;
ability to effectively respond to crisis situations both behavioral
and medical. TYPICAL EDUCATION, TRAINING AND WORK EXPERIENCE High
School Diploma, coursework in the Behavioral Sciences, and some
experience with intellectually disabled persons. LICENSURE AND
CERTIFICATIONS Valid Virginia driver's license. Certification in
First Aid/CPR. Training in Therapeutic Options (THEROPS). RACSB
maintains a drug-free workplace environment. All candidates who
receive conditional offers of employment must successfully complete
a pre-employment drug screening and background check, including
criminal history, driving record, and verification of credentials.
Additionally, employees are subject to random drug testing
throughout their employment. Our comprehensive screening program
reflects our commitment to maintaining a safe, healthy workplace
and providing high-quality services to our community.
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