Residential Support Professional

About the role

Loudoun County Government has been named one of Forbes' 2025 Best Large Employers! We’re proud to be recognized nationally for our commitment to employee satisfaction and excellence in public service. At Loudoun County, we bring together talented professionals from all backgrounds to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, growing community — that’s The Loudoun Difference. Welcome and thank you for your interest in employment with Loudoun County Government! The Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services is seeking talented and motivated individuals to serve as a Residential Support Professional in the Residential Group Home program. In this role, you will work with a trusted and reputable team that has a history of success connecting individuals and their families with person-centered, recovery-oriented services and supports. We welcome new teammates who approach their professional careers with enthusiasm and dedication to our diverse and fast-growing county. Come be a part of something that matters.

Responsibilities

• Advocates and supports independence and community integration for individuals with serious mental illness, co-occurring substance use disorders, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Works within both residential and community settings as a key member of the treatment team ensuring services are person-centered, recovery-oriented, and trauma-informed.
• Engages with individuals to actively participate in their own treatment to improve their health, safety, and quality of life.
• Provides support and community based residential services to adults with serious mental illness, co-occurring substance use disorders, and intellectual and developmental disabilities living in Group Home and Supervised Living settings.
• Advocates and applies knowledge of person-centered and recovery-oriented treatment models.
• Assists and provides skill building support for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including personal hygiene, medication management, general supervision, and behavior support.
• Provides input for assessing individuals' needs and is responsible for the implementation of individual service plans, documentation, and data collection.
• Works to ensure the health, safety, and overall well-being of the individuals served.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including assisting in other Residential programs and/or homes.
• Joins the MHSADS Residential Team committed to helping others and making a significant impact to Loudoun County residents while also supporting educational and career development goals.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Social Work, Psychology and one (1) year of related work experience