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In-Home Specialist, Full Time
Goochland, VA
May 14, 2025
Full-time
Full Job Description

GPCS is seeking a caring and dedicated individual to provide support to individuals with intellectual 
disabilities, both in their homes and throughout the community. Previous experience working with 
individuals with disabilities is an advantage.

This is a full-time position, with hours primarily in the afternoons, evenings, and on weekends. The starting salary is $41,600, commensurate with qualifications.

To be considered for this role, please complete an application at www.gpcsb.org/employment.

The position will remain open until filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity 
Employer

Under supervision of the In-Home Supervisor, this position evaluates, plans, implements
and monitors areas of instruction and training for people with intellectual and developmental
disabilities to maximize independent functioning. The In-Home Support Specialist is
responsible for individual program implementation, records documentation and parent/family
contact. Works one-on-one with individual in accomplishing ISP goals and to develop
independence in activities of daily living. This position is usually part-time.
JOB EXPECTATIONS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Implement the Individual Service Plan (ISP) as written for consumer.
• Assist consumer in developing independence in activities of daily living, math functions,
writing skills, counting money, meal preparation and social interaction.
• Accompany consumer in community and public outings and related activities.
• Complete required reports, forms and other documentation as required.
• Maintain client records in the Electronic Health Record and administrative records as
required.
• Provide transportation to fulfill objectives in the ISP.
• Utilize the person-centered service model in working with the consumer.
• Assists individual in connecting with community resources, individuals and volunteer
activities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, organizations,and
other agency personnel.
• Report any behavior issues with a consumer.
• Attend periodic training and other staff meetings as scheduled.
• To perform other assigned duties as necessary within established policy and
procedures. 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge of educational and training needs of people with intellectual and
developmental disabilities with knowledge in instructional, training, and teaching
techniques.
• Knowledge of consumers with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral
situations.
• Knowledge of behavioral management methods.
• Knowledge of Goochland, Powhatan, and surrounding areas to plan effective routes in
planning the pick-up and return for the assigned consumers
• Knowledge of Goochland Powhatan Community Services policies and procedures.
• Ability to complete daily reports.
• Ability to perform normal math functions.
• Ability to safely operate a vehicle.
• Ability to work with persons with disabilities and handle a variety of behaviors.
• Ability to tolerate verbal and possible physical abuse while remaining calm, attentive,
patient and maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes in job sites, job duties, and assigned individuals.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and make emergency judgments.
• Ability to handle emergency situations without direct supervision.
• Ability to perform appropriate crisis intervention involving consumer behavior.
• Ability to have patience with consumers and consumer’s family members or guardians.
• Ability to communicate with consumers and consumer’s family members or guardians.
• Ability to complete required training, including Crisis Intervention/Emergency Behavior
Support and in-service First Aid and CPR training.
• Ability to work under pressure; meet inflexible deadlines; set priorities; and deal
diplomatically with difficult individuals.
• Ability to access internet and use appropriate applications including Microsoft Word and
Excel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of consumer’s information.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they c


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