DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP)

tricitiesadultservices; Portsmouth (VA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

tricitiesadultservices is seeking a Direct Support Professional to help individuals increase independence in daily living, including personal care and home management.

You will document observations to tailor supports, collaborate with a team, and engage with the community to broaden opportunities for participants. Applicants must be 18+, hold a valid driver’s license, and pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and clean driving record.
• Willing and able to drive individuals with personal and insured vehicle.
• Willing to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in developing independence in daily living activities (home care, meals, personal care).
• Document important observations to help customize supports for each person.
• Collaborate with team to deliver consistent, high-quality support—even in one-on-one scenarios.
• Engage with the community to create opportunities and advocate for participants.

Skills

Independence support

Written documentation

Team collaboration

Community outreach

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Responsibilities

As a Direct Support Professional, you will have the opportunity to work with many amazing people who participate in our services.

• Building Independence: supporting people to increase independence with taking care of their home and managing activities of independent living (cooking, household tasks, personal care), maintain overall health and wellness (medication management, medical appointments, monitoring), and to empower each individual to develop their own lifestyle with dignity.
• Completing Written Documentation: DSPs complete important documentation that supports the team in learning more about individuals in order to create unique and personalized supports.
• Collaborating: DSPs work with a team even if their role is one-on-one with participants. Communication and collaboration ensure quality and consistent supports are provided.
• Community Outreach and Advocacy: working with the community to create opportunities for participants to find their passion in the world and explore their community.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and clean driving record
• Must be willing and able to drive individuals with personal and insured vehicle
• Must be willing to pass a background check