RESIDENTIAL SERVICES – PROGRAMS AND UNITS

The Department of Residential Services is responsible for managing, coordinating, and delivering a full range of administrative and programmatic services to the individuals who live at the Center. Operating as the largest department, Residential Services maintains a full compliment of management and supervisory staff ensuring quality care and oversight. The department staffs over 265 employees in its 24-hour direct support operation; inclusive of transportation and non-business hour in-charge Roving Team Leaders.

Residential Services employees receive a comprehensive training program prior to their fulltime assignment as a direct support professional that includes:

skill acquisition in activities of daily living
principles of active treatment
nutritional and physical management needs
appropriate health related intervention and supports;
behavioral intervention and supports;
skills in the development of client social needs.

There are eleven residential homes at Northern Virginia Training Center. Each home provides a unique environment that enhances quality of life through a continuum of skilled, supportive, and compassionate care.