Direct Support Professional - Day Support, King George - Job Location: Fredericksburg, VA
Company: Rappahannock Area Community Services Board
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description OVERVIEW Provides direct care
and support to adults with intellectual and developmental
disabilities in community skills development and rehabilitative
skills training at a local activity center. Work is performed under
immediate supervision and is guided by well-established and
specific agency policies and procedures; ethical standards related
to client interactions, state and federal licensure and
accreditation regulations and guidelines. DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES Monitors participant behaviors, safety and health
in accordance with service plans. Instructs and supervises
individuals engaged in skill development. Assists and coaches
individuals in community integration and social behaviors. Assists
individuals with personal hygiene and other skills including
bathing, bathroom skills, soiled clothing and undergarments, etc.
Supports and coaches individual use of personal assistive devices
and apparatus. Monitors use of materials, equipment and supplies
utilized by individuals. Coordinates skill training needs with
other habilitation staff. Prepares progress notes on individuals in
compliance to requirements. Supports client participation in
socialization and recreational activities. Implements and monitors
community safety procedures. Completes all reports, time sheets,
payroll records and work schedules. Cleans and organizes facility
spaces and work stations. Performs a variety of supportive tasks
related to the individuals' service plan, e.g., communication
notebooks, laundry, washing lunch containers, etc. Collaborates
with other staff and advises individual's families of individual's
behaviors, progress, problems, medical condition, etc. Operates
large van and lift equipment and transports individuals. Assists in
lifting participants including use of transfer techniques and
assistive apparatus. Administers medications. Coaches participants
on budgeting and use of personal funding accounts. Monitors and
assists participants during their volunteer services. Participates
in training and team meetings. Prepares individual profiles, case
notes, data collection and quarterly reports. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,
AND ABILITIES Considerable knowledge of day support programming and
the common disabilities, principles and practices relating to the
care and behavioral management of the intellectually-disabled and
developmentally-delayed populations and associated age related
issues; considerable knowledge of assistive equipment and apparatus
and lifting/transfer techniques; some knowledge of social casework
management and supportive level counseling. Some knowledge of
crisis prevention and intervention skills applicable to the
intellectually disabled; some knowledge of the principles,
practices, and techniques of prevocational and vocational training;
ability to establish rapport with intellectually-disabled
individuals and their families; ability to maintain an effective
working relationship with other staff and the staff community
organizations. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in
writing; ability to function calmly in stressful situations;
ability to physically lift/move an average weight adult individual;
ability to observe, assess and record individual behaviors and
functioning; ability to operate a vehicle; ability to ability to
effectively respond to crisis situations both behavioral and
medical. TYPICAL EDUCATION, TRAINING AND WORK EXPERIENCE High
School Diploma and some course work and/or training in the
Behavioral Sciences, and some work experience in day support
programs for intellectually disabled/developmentally disabled
adults. LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS Valid Virginia driver's
license. Certification in First Aid/CPR. Training in Therapeutic
Options (THEROPS) and Medication Management. 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.
Keywords: Rappahannock Area Community Services Board, Washington DC , Direct Support Professional - Day Support, King George - Job Location: Fredericksburg, VA, Healthcare , Alexandria, DC
