Community Engagement DSP – Coastal Virginia

Support Services of Virginia Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Holidays

Training

Professional development

Employee recognition

Referral programs

Job summary

Support Services of Virginia Inc. is seeking Community Engagement Direct Support Professionals to work with individuals with developmental disabilities across Coastal Virginia, including Virginia Beach and surrounding communities.

You will help clients pursue interests, form community connections, and learn through everyday activities while prioritizing health and safety. Flexible scheduling is available with daytime and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Documentation verifying highest level of education completed.
• Ability to successfully pass criminal and registry background checks.
• Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR/AED, Medicaid Waiver, and DPS Core Competencies.
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable vehicle preferred.
• Strong communication and time management abilities.
• Flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals pursue interests and personal goals and make choices reflecting what matters to them.
• Assist with community engagement opportunities and develop relationships within Coastal Virginia.
• Promote health, safety, and well‑being while supporting independence and inclusion.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Independence

Flexibility

Customer service

Education

Documentation of education level

Job description

Community Engagement DSP – Coastal Virginia

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1221

Salary Range: $14.50 To $15.50 Hourly

AtSupport Services of Virginia (SSVA), we believe our employees deserve the same encouragement and support that we provide to the individuals we serve. Through mentorship, a positive team environment, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development, we strive to create a workplace where team members can grow while making a meaningful difference in others' lives.

We are looking forCommunity Engagement Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to work with individuals with developmental disabilities throughoutCoastal Virginia, including Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Poquoson, Williamsburg, York County, Gloucester, Mathews, Accomack County, Northampton County (Eastern Shore), and nearby communities.

The ideal candidate is approachable, positive, adaptable, and interested in being active within the community. In this position, you will help individuals pursue their interests, work toward personal goals, and make choices that reflect what matters to them while considering their health, safety, and overall well-being.

About the Role

Community Engagement services are designed to help individuals develop and strengthen skills that promote positive social interactions, interpersonal relationships, independence, and personal choice.

You will help individuals discover opportunities within their communities, establish new connections, and develop relationships with community members. By using everyday community experiences as opportunities for learning, you will encourage the development of natural supports, personal growth, social inclusion, and greater independence.

Flexible scheduling is available, with opportunities for daytime and potentially weekend shifts.

Compensation

Community Engagement DSPs earn$14.50–$15.50 per hour. Employees may qualify for a pay increase after completing required training and obtaining medication certification clearance. All certifications must be verified.

Competitive pay with the possibility of an increase after training

Health, dental, and life insurance

Paid vacation, holidays, and training

Professional development and career growth opportunities

Employee recognition and referral programs

Requirements

Documentation verifying highest level of education completed

Ability to successfully pass criminal and registry background checks, as well as tuberculosis screening

Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR/AED Certification, Medicaid Waiver Certification, and Direct Support Professional Core Competencies

Valid driver's license

Preferred: Access to a reliable personal vehicle for work-related travel, along with proof of automobile insurance that includes business use coverage

Good communication and time management abilities

Ability to perform responsibilities independently with minimal supervision

Availability to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays

Support Services of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity in its workforce.

“Realizing Success By Helping Others Realize Theirs.”