Direct Care Professional (DSP) – Full-Time

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board•Hampton, VA

3d•$37,799 - $40,091

About The Position

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board (H-NNCSB) is hiring full-time Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for residential and community-based support teams. The role supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), serious mental illness (SMI), and substance use disorders (SUD) in building independence, maintaining dignity, and thriving in their communities. Candidates with direct care or residential support experience can contribute to compassionate, person-centered care. The annual salary is $37,799–$40,091. A shift differential of $2.50 per hour applies to evening, overnight, and weekend shifts. Available shifts include mornings, evenings, and overnights. The selected candidate must pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test, and employment reference checks.

Requirements

One year of direct care experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) or mental illness, including serious mental illness (SMI), or experience working in an Intermediate Care Facility (ICF).
Successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test, and employment reference checks.

Responsibilities

Assist individuals with activities of daily living, 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 using a Hoyer lift for safe transfers.
Encourage independence, personal choice, 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.