Direct Support Professional-(Full-Time)

Encompass Community Supports, formerly known as Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services (RRCS) is hiring a Direct Support Professional-FT . Encompass Community Supports is a Virginia State community services organization that improves the quality of life in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock Counties by providing comprehensive mental health, substance use, developmental disability, housing, children’s, and aging services. As an organization of almost 400 employees and more than 80 programs, we lead with integrity and excellence and embrace diversity, collaboration, accountability, and innovation to respond to the ever-changing needs of our community.

*POSITION REQUIRES EVENING, WEEKEND, OVERNIGHT AND HOLIDAY AVAILABILITY*

LOCATIONS AVAILABLE IN CULPEPER, VA; ORANGE, VA, WARRENTON, VA AND REMINGTON, VA

Our benefits are highly competitive and include:

• Low employee cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurances
• 13 paid holidays annually
• 17 PTO days
• Enrollment in VA State pension and retirement plan
• Employee training and educational opportunities
• Paid Life Insurance
• Health Savings Plan
• Flexible Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Essential Duties:

Encompass Community Services is committed to supporting adults with developmental disabilities in experiencing life opportunities that are meaningful to each person. Encompass sees great value in social & community connections based on shared interests and talents. The Direct Support Professional On-Call is a team member who provides support to people who live in a community group home setting.

Ideal candidate:

• Has a passion for working with adults with developmental disabilities in providing support, guidance, and opportunities for people to learn new skills.
• Possesses creative teaching methods when providing opportunities for people to gain and strengthen skills.
• Willingness to share interests, hobbies, and community networks, as a way to expand horizons for the people receiving services.
• Remains vigilant in ensuring optimal health and safety and that all documentation reflects supports provided.
• Knowledgeable in providing supports and skill building opportunities in life areas such as: community living, health, relationships, coping skills, medication administration, personal care, home cleanliness, safety, budgeting, and crisis intervention.
• Familiar with Home and Community Based regulations & Human Rights regulations.

Schedules include minimum two or more days of work, with one of those days being a weekend shift. Evening, night, and weekend shifts available.

• High School diploma or equivalent

Knowledge and Skills:

• MS Word.
• Ability to use Electronic Health Record to record extensive and detailed documentation.
• General knowledge of basic personal health care and home management
• Ability to work with intellectually disabled, elderly, and other special population clients from all socio-economic backgrounds.

Special Requirements:

• Valid Virginia driver’s license with acceptable record.
• Attends training and maintains certifications as required.
• Ability to regularly lift lightweight materials, and occasionally lift heavy materials (over 60 pounds)
• Worker may be exposed to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialist personal protective equipment

Employment with Encompass Community Supports is contingent upon the successful completion of our background check process.

Encompass Community Supports is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Culpeper, VA 22701 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Culpeper, VA 22701: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person