Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Western Tidewater Community Service Board (WTCSB) is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide support as part of its coordinated system of recovery-oriented care in Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, and Substance Abuse Services. WTCSB serves the cities of Franklin and Suffolk and the counties of Isle of Wight and Southampton, and emphasizes valuing staff, supporting diversity, and promoting excellence and personal choice in consumer care. The DSP assists with implementing consumer treatment plans and provides care, monitoring, evaluation, and maintenance of a safe environment for individuals with developmental disabilities, serious emotional disturbance, serious mental illness, and/or substance abuse needs. Work hours are variable and include evenings, overnight shifts, and rotating weekends.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED certificate.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable DMV record.
- One year of direct-care service in a developmental disability or mental health setting.
- Food Handlers Certification.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the implementation of consumer treatment plans.
- Provide care, monitoring, and evaluation for individuals receiving services.
- Maintain a safe environment for individuals with developmental disabilities, serious emotional disturbance, serious mental illness, and/or substance abuse needs.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Virginia Retirement System plan
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Vacation leave
- Sick leave
- Holiday pay
- Legal resources
- VA529 tuition savings
- Critical and accidental insurance
- Tuition discount at South University
- Working Advantage shopping discount
- Aflac
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
