FT Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Full-Time Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Annual Salary: $37,799-$40,091 (based on assigned program and shift)

Shift Differential: Earn an additional $2.50 per hour for eligible evening, overnight, and weekend shifts.

Build a Career That Makes an Impact

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board (H-NNCSB) is hiring Full-Time Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide person-centered care to adults in our residential and community-based programs.

As a DSP, you will support adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), serious mental illness (SMI), and substance use disorders (SUD) while promoting independence, dignity, choice, and community involvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Intermediate Care Facility (ICF): One year of direct care experience working with adults living with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental illness or experience working in an Intermediate Care Facility.
• Waiver & Day Support: One year of direct care experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities or mental illness.
• Regional Supervised Housing: One year of direct care experience working with adults with serious mental illness.

What You'll Do

Provide hands-on direct care and support based on each individual's needs and service plan. Responsibilities may include personal care, activities of daily living, meal preparation, medication support, household routines, and community activities. In ICF settings, direct care may also include providing total-care assistance and using a Hoyer lift for safe transfers and mobility support.

You'll encourage independence, monitor individuals' well-being, maintain accurate documentation, and work with program staff to provide safe and consistent support.

Why Join H-NNCSB?

As a Direct Support Professional, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing hands-on support that promotes independence, dignity, safety, and community involvement. You'll be part of a caring, collaborative team committed to helping the people we serve achieve their personal goals and live as independently as possible in their communities.

Benefits

Full-time employees receive

• 11 paid holidays
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Paid annual and sick leave
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness incentives
• And more!!

Apply today to join H-NNCSB's direct care team!