Part-Time Direct Care Professional (DSP)
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This posting states $18.17–$20.44 an hour. Open direct support professional jobs in Virginia post a median of $19 an hour, the middle half $18–$21, across 44 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Direct support professionals employed in Virginia earn a median of $14.57 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Part-Time Direct Care Professional (DSP)
Hourly Pay: $18.17-$20.44 per hour
Shift Differential: $2.50 per hour for eligible evening, overnight, and weekend shifts.
Available Shifts: Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings, Overnights, and Weekends
Are you looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity with flexible scheduling? Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board (H-NNCSB) is hiring Part-Time Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our residential and community-based support teams.
Support adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and mental health needs by providing compassionate, person-centered care that promotes independence, dignity, and community involvement. Bring your direct care or residential support experience to a role where your skills and dedication truly matter.
Minimum Qualifications
- One year of direct care experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) or mental illness, or experience working in an Intermediate Care Facility (ICF).
Your Responsibilities May Include
- Assist individuals with activities of daily living (ADLs), personal care, meal preparation, household tasks, and daily routines while maintaining a safe and supportive environment.
- Provide medication-related assistance according to service plans and offer total-care support when needed, including the use of a Hoyer lift for safe transfers.
- Encourage personal choice, independence, life skills development, and participation in recreational activities and community outings.
- Monitor individuals' well-being, communicate concerns, maintain accurate documentation, and collaborate with team members to provide quality, person-centered care.
Why Join H-NNCSB?
Enjoy flexible part-time schedules, competitive hourly pay, and a supportive, team-focused environment. You'll gain valuable experience working with adults in residential care, developmental disabilities services, and mental health support programs.
As part of H-NNCSB, you'll collaborate with dedicated professionals who are committed to providing respectful, individualized care. Your contributions will help create a positive environment where individuals receive the support they need to participate in everyday activities and pursue meaningful experiences.
Apply Today!
Take the next step in your direct care career with H-NNCSB. Join a team that values compassion, reliability, and quality support while offering opportunities to use your experience across a variety of community-based programs.
The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.
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About Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board
Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board hires mental health staff, nurses and caregivers in Hampton, Virginia.
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