Direct Support Professional: Empower Others Daily

Sevita; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Sevita is hiring a Direct Support Professional in Charlottesville, VA. This non-exempt, hourly role supports individuals in residential settings, typically 4–6 people, with pay rate $15.50 per hour.

You will follow individual service plans, assist with daily living, health maintenance, and community integration, while documenting progress and maintaining confidentiality. Responsibilities include helping with personal care, medications when assigned, transportation, and ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months of experience in human services preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Working knowledge of computers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver support per individual service/program plans, including socialization, health maintenance, medication administration, skill/behavioral development.
• Assist with daily activities: Personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.
• Accurately documents progress and activity; reviews records and logs to stay abreast of changes in service plans; maintains confidentiality.
• Maintains safe and professional relationships with individuals, families, guardians and case managers; follows Sevita Customer Service Standards.
• Reports any incidents per Sevita policy and external requirements; respects rights of persons served.

Skills

Direct support

Record keeping

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Six months experience in human services

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Car registration

Vehicle insurance

Job description

Sevita is hiring a Direct Support Professional in Charlottesville, VA. This non-exempt, hourly role supports individuals in residential settings, typically 4–6 people, with pay rate $15.50 per hour.

You will follow individual service plans, assist with daily living, health maintenance, and community integration, while documenting progress and maintaining confidentiality. Responsibilities include helping with personal care, medications when assigned, transportation, and ensuring safety.