Residential Aide (part-time)
Chesterfield County, Virginia, MN, United States
Salary: $21.99 - $25.82 Hourly
Location: Chesterfield, VA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 26-00653
Department: Mental Health Support Services
Opening Date: 03/23/2026
Closing Date: 5/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Who We Are
Mental Health Support Services (MHSS) is the provider of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorder services for children and adults in Chesterfield County. We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Residential Aide to serve as a Direct Support Professional at our group homes to provide direct supervision and training in skill acquisition and community integration activities for consumers with intellectual disabilities, autism, co-occurring mental illness and/or other physical disabilities in a residential setting.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED; one year of experience in the Human Services field; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Some college coursework or experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities preferred; one year working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities preferred; related experience working in a group home setting preferred.
Medication administration certification preferred; CPR First Aid Certification preferred. Experience with an electronic health record preferred.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of basic principles, practices and techniques related to support and care for individuals with intellectual disabilities; working knowledge of person-centered practices to support individuals with intellectual disabilities and physical disabilities; first aid and emergency techniques; support services.
Ability to supervise individuals in a residential or community-based program setting; to provide direct care to individuals which involves demanding work including, but not limited to, heavy lifting, walking up and down stairs, standing for prolonged periods of time, squatting, stooping, bending, twisting, stretching, crawling, and reaching overhead.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to operate a personal computer and related software and other standard office equipment.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
Ability to navigate and accurately enter data in an electronic health record (preferred).
Additional Requirements
Current valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Records must meet the Virginia DMV point system requirements and be dated within thirty days of interview date.
Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification required.
Position is Safety Sensitive and subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Duties
Work in a group home setting to support choices, inclusion, decision making, and self-directed services.
Instruct, monitor and assist residents in activities of daily living such as personal hygiene, medical administration, food preparation, shopping, housework, community integration and inclusion, and money management.
Provide supervision and guidance to consumers participating in program activities.
Maintain a safe and clean living environment and enforce facility rules, policies and procedures.
Handle emergency situations appropriately and utilize crisis interventions as necessary.
Transport and escort clients to and from various services, appointments, and activities.
Prepare and maintain casework and related documentation (e.g., Medicaid Waiver documentation, progress notes) as required in the delivery of services in an electronic health record system.
Perform other work as required.
Shift
Multiple shifts available; must work at least one part of every weekend or every other full weekend. Limited day shifts - 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; evenings - 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.; and overnights - 10:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Work Location
Mental Health Support Services
Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Employer: Chesterfield County
Address: 9901 Lori Road / P.O. Box 40, Chesterfield, Virginia, 23832
Phone: 804-748-1551 (Office)
Website: http://www.chesterfield.gov
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Location: Chesterfield, VA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 26-00653
Department: Mental Health Support Services
Opening Date: 03/23/2026
Closing Date: 5/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Who We Are
Mental Health Support Services (MHSS) is the provider of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorder services for children and adults in Chesterfield County. We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Residential Aide to serve as a Direct Support Professional at our group homes to provide direct supervision and training in skill acquisition and community integration activities for consumers with intellectual disabilities, autism, co-occurring mental illness and/or other physical disabilities in a residential setting.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED; one year of experience in the Human Services field; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Some college coursework or experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities preferred; one year working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities preferred; related experience working in a group home setting preferred.
Medication administration certification preferred; CPR First Aid Certification preferred. Experience with an electronic health record preferred.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of basic principles, practices and techniques related to support and care for individuals with intellectual disabilities; working knowledge of person-centered practices to support individuals with intellectual disabilities and physical disabilities; first aid and emergency techniques; support services.
Ability to supervise individuals in a residential or community-based program setting; to provide direct care to individuals which involves demanding work including, but not limited to, heavy lifting, walking up and down stairs, standing for prolonged periods of time, squatting, stooping, bending, twisting, stretching, crawling, and reaching overhead.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to operate a personal computer and related software and other standard office equipment.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
Ability to navigate and accurately enter data in an electronic health record (preferred).
Additional Requirements
Current valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Records must meet the Virginia DMV point system requirements and be dated within thirty days of interview date.
Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification required.
Position is Safety Sensitive and subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Duties
Work in a group home setting to support choices, inclusion, decision making, and self-directed services.
Instruct, monitor and assist residents in activities of daily living such as personal hygiene, medical administration, food preparation, shopping, housework, community integration and inclusion, and money management.
Provide supervision and guidance to consumers participating in program activities.
Maintain a safe and clean living environment and enforce facility rules, policies and procedures.
Handle emergency situations appropriately and utilize crisis interventions as necessary.
Transport and escort clients to and from various services, appointments, and activities.
Prepare and maintain casework and related documentation (e.g., Medicaid Waiver documentation, progress notes) as required in the delivery of services in an electronic health record system.
Perform other work as required.
Shift
Multiple shifts available; must work at least one part of every weekend or every other full weekend. Limited day shifts - 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; evenings - 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.; and overnights - 10:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Work Location
Mental Health Support Services
Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Employer: Chesterfield County
Address: 9901 Lori Road / P.O. Box 40, Chesterfield, Virginia, 23832
Phone: 804-748-1551 (Office)
Website: http://www.chesterfield.gov
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