Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Kahak Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kahak Health is seeking dependable Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. Join a team dedicated to helping people live with dignity and choice through community-based support.

DSPs support daily living, accompany individuals to appointments, and help implement person-centered ISP goals while maintaining safety, privacy, and professional communication with families and supervisors.

Qualifications

• Must be dependable, professional, and able to follow written support plans.
• Experience as a DSP, caregiver, CNA, PCA, home health aide, or similar role preferred.
• Must be able to complete required onboarding, background checks, and training.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living skills and personal routines.
• Assist with community activities, appointments, errands, and transportation needs.
• Provide reminders and support for medication routines, as assigned and allowed.
• Help individuals work toward ISP/person-centered goals.
• Encourage independence, safety, communication, and community participation.
• Document services accurately and on time using required systems.
• Follow individual support plans, safety protocols, and agency procedures.
• Communicate professionally with supervisors, team members, and families as appropriateMaintain confidentiality and protect individual rights at all times

Skills

Dependable

Communication skills

Documentation accuracy

Follow written support plans

Reliable transportation

Job description

Kahak Health Care Services is hiring dependable and compassionate Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support individuals in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia.

(Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Chesapeake, Hampton)

DSPs help individuals build independence, stay active in the community, complete daily routines, attend appointments, and work toward person-centered goals. This role is ideal for someone who is patient, reliable, respectful, and passionate about helping others live with dignity and choice.

Key Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living skills and personal routines
• Assist with community activities, appointments, errands, and transportation needs
• Provide reminders and support for medication routines, as assigned and allowed
• Help individuals work toward ISP/person-centered goals
• Encourage independence, safety, communication, and community participation
• Document services accurately and on time using required systems
• Follow individual support plans, safety protocols, and agency procedures
• Communicate professionally with supervisors, team members, and families as appropriateMaintain confidentiality and protect individual rights at all times

Qualifications

• Must be dependable, professional, and able to follow written support plans
• Experience as a DSP, caregiver, CNA, PCA, home health aide, or similar role preferred
• Must be able to complete required onboarding, background checks, and training
• Must have reliable transportation
• Valid driver’s license preferred
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain
• Must be able to document services accurately and communicate effectively

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs, or community-based supports
• Strong patience, professionalism, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to support individuals respectfully and person-centered
• Comfortable working independently in the community or in-home setting