Direct Support Professional

Delta-T Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible schedule

Professional growth opportunities

Broad client network

Job summary

Delta-T Group is seeking Direct Support Professionals for residential homes in Washington, DC. The role is an independent contractor 1099 with scheduled shifts and immediate starts.

You will support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, assist with daily living tasks, meals, and transportation, and collaborate with families and care teams in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for assisting others with daily activities.
• COVID-19 vaccination card required.
• Effective communication with clients and families.
• Ability to perform basic computer tasks.
• Experience in residential settings with individuals who are medically fragile.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and care to individuals with IDD in a residential setting.
• Communicate with families, IDT members, day programs, and other service providers.
• Assist with household tasks: cleaning, meals, shopping, etc.
• Prepare meals according to menus, preferences, and prescribed diets.
• Support daily living skills and health care needs.
• Transport individuals or provide mobility training for appointments and activities.
• Attend client meetings and trainings as instructed.
• Ensure compliance with VOAC and other regulatory requirements.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Basic computer skills

Residential care experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: Washington, DC 20032
Date Posted: 11/02/2026
Category: Residential
Education: None

With over 35 years in business, the Delta-T Group has built a reputation for referring highly qualified professionals for rewarding short and long-term independent contract opportunities.

Our client has immediate starts for motivated professionals to work as a direct support professional with RBT or High Behavioral experience for residential homes located on SE, Washington, DC.

CLIENT'S HOURS

• Schedules available Thursday - Saturday 8am - 4pm or 4pm - 12am
• Immediate Start
• Competitive Compensation*

SUMMARY OF CLIENT'S DESCRIPTION OF THIS OPPORTUNITY

• Provide support and care to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities within a residential setting.
• Communicate with Individual's families, members of their IDT, day program, and other providers of services
• Instruct, support, and participate in household tasks including cleaning, preparing meals, food shopping, etc.
• Prepare food according to developed menus, menu protocols, Individual's likes, dislikes, and prescribed diet.
• Assist in developing daily living skills by identifying and meeting social, environmental and health care needs.
• Transport Individuals and/or provide mobility training to assist Individual's attend appointments, community rehabilitation programs, grocery shopping, etc.
• Attend client meetings, training in-services, house and program meetings as instructed
• Ensure compliance with VOAC program requirements, environment-specific rules, as well as regulations from all monitoring entities.

CLIENT'S REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Successful candidates will have a passion for assisting others with their daily activities, accompanying them to doctor appointments, performing light housekeeping duties, running errands, and providing companionship.
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or its equivalent
• Must have COVID 19 Vaccination Card
• Effectively communicate with persons being serviced
• Perform basic computer skills
• Experience in a residential setting supporting persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities
• Experience working with people who are medically fragile and/or have physical limitations;

DTG ADVANTAGES

• Establish a relationship with one of the nation's largest referral agencies for behavioral-health.
• Compensation processed weekly.
• Increase or decrease your schedule at your discretion: choose opportunities that best fit your schedule.
• Accessibility to grow professionally.
• Access to a broad array of client opportunities.

DTG'S COMPANY OVERVIEW

Delta-T Group's mission is to provide cost-effective, reliable referrals, and innovative staffing solutions, for the social services, behavioral health, allied health and special education fields, for the betterment of independent behavioral health professionals seeking new opportunities and those needing care and support.

About Us

Each Delta-T Group office is separately incorporated. Delta-T Group is a referral service for self-employed independent contractors seeking behavioral healthcare education and social service supplemental marketplace opportunities. Delta-T cannot guarantee any number or duration of referrals or opportunities as a result of your registration. When and if opportunities become available, you may accept or decline such referrals at your sole discretion.

Title: Direct Support Professional
Class: Direct Care Support
Type: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR 1099
Ref. No.: 1287290-4
BC: #DTG106

Company: Delta-T Group Maryland, Inc.
Contract Contact: Contract Submit MD
Office Email: [e-mail]
Office Phone: [phone]