Langley Residential Support Services

Langley Residential Support Services
2070 Chain Bridge Road, Suite G55, Vienna, VA 22182
Phone: 703.893.0068 • Fax: 703.893.5047 • langleyres@aol.com

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Our Staff
The staff at LRSS is a dedicated and caring team of professionals who are committed to giving Langley individuals the support they need. Langley staff members take pride in going beyond the call of duty to be an advocate for each person.

In addition to the administrative staff at our main office, LRSS employs counselors for our residential homes, supported residential homes and for our community support program. Staff members, in addition to meeting requirements regarding their education and experience, are hired on the basis of their commitment to and compassion for the individuals that Langley serves.

If you're interested in combining your education and your people skills in a satisfying and stimulating career in social services, we urge you to consider Langley.

Langley is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates must possess the required skills and education needed for the job, have an uneventful driving record, a valid driver's license and be able to pass a criminal history background check and a social services background check. If you are interested in applying, fax your resume to (703) 893-5047.

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A Day in the Life of a Langley Counselor
“My day begins with making sure that all of the residents are awake and have completed their morning routines. I assist the residents with areas for which they may need assistance such as brushing their hair, or tying their shoes. After they have completed their morning hygiene tasks, I supervise, and sometimes offer verbal and/or physical assistance, to them dispensing and taking their morning medications. Each person prepares and eats their breakfast. After breakfast is finished, everyone does their chores. While everyone is busy I use my time to plan future activities, call in refills for medications, and do some paperwork.”

“After chores have been completed, we work on their individual goals. Some of the goals include filling one’s medication pill cases for the upcoming week, changing bed linen, and practicing writing their addresses and/or medication list so that they can work toward being independent. This time may also be used to do personal shopping or banking. Sometimes, though, the goals are postponed so that the residents can attend previously scheduled activities. Sometimes I go along to assist if I am needed. If there are no activities planned, we work on the grocery list. Usually only one resident goes grocery shopping with me and the decision of who goes is usually rotated each week. After grocery shopping is completed, everyone helps put away the groceries then get ready for the evening. If there is time once everything is completed, we may go out and have some fun time, such as going to the movies, the mall or out to eat.”

“Each person takes a turn cooking during the week. Some people need more help than others. While I supervise the person cooking, the other ladies usually watch tv, play games, read or just relax. After dinner we clean up and then everyone goes off to get ready for the next day. This could mean packing their lunch, setting out their clothes or just calling a friend to catch up. The people I work with tend to turn in early so that I can continue to fill out the ever present paperwork.”

“I enjoy helping them work toward their goals and the littlest accomplishment that they achieve warms my heart. I enjoy helping them feel better about themselves and about life in general. When the residents are happy, I am happy. I thoroughly enjoy helping them achieve success. It is rewarding to me to know that I am helping the residents be the best that they can be.”