Piedmont Community Services·Stuart, Virginia
Provide daily personal care, social support, and physical assistance to adults with developmental disabilities in a group home. Ensure residents maintain dignity and live in a safe, comfortable, and self-directed environment.
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.
Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED. Requires a valid driver's license, a safe driving record, and the ability to pass background checks and drug screenings.
Market context
Residential support specialist positions in Virginia often see steady demand because programs need dependable staff who can support daily routines, safety, and client engagement. These roles can be competitive when employers look for candidates with a valid driver’s license, safe driving history, and readiness to pass background and drug screening requirements. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your driving record and prepare any documentation before applying.
