Encompass Community Supports, formerly known as Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services (RRCS) is hiring a Day Support Specialist II.
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, 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• General knowledge of basic teaching techniques and vocational training techniques, including methods of reinforcement and prompting.
• General knowledge of community resources available for clients.
• General knowledge of behavior management and crisis intervention.
• Ability to work with intellectually disabled, elderly and other special population clients.
• Ability to practice sound hygiene and sanitation techniques.
• Ability to communicate ideas effectively both orally.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Valid VA driver’s license
• Employment with Encompass Community Supports is contingent upon the successful completion of our background check process (criminal, DMV, education, drug screening, reference check, DSS, OIG and SAM).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates’ degree in Human Services or a related field.
• Spanish speaking is a plus.

Please refer the Job description for details