Direct Support Professional I - Chantilly, VA Location

Omega-Healthcare; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Omega Day Centers in Chantilly, VA is seeking a compassionate Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist individuals with daily living, personal care, and life skills. You will support people in reaching personal goals and participating in community activities.

Join a team dedicated to building confidence, independence, and meaningful everyday experiences while maintaining documentation and collaborating with families, supervisors, and caregivers.

Qualifications

• Relevant work or life experience supporting individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living and assist individuals with daily activities, personal care, and essential life skills as needed.
• Encourage independence and help individuals work toward personal goals.
• Participate in recreational activities, community outings, social events, and meaningful experiences.
• Promote learning, growth, and new interests for individuals.

Skills

Patience

Attention to detail

Reliability

Basic computer skills

Communication

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Location: Chantilly, VA

Build Community. Ignite Potential. Change a Life.

Turn Your Compassion Into a Career That Matters!

Do you enjoy helping others, building meaningful relationships, and making a positive difference in someone's life? Are you looking for work where your time, patience, and dedication truly matter?

At Omega Day Centers, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities develop life skills, build confidence, explore their interests, and enjoy greater independence in their communities.

We're looking for a compassionate, dependable, and motivated Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our Chantilly, VA team. You'll support individuals in reaching personal goals, learning new skills, participating in community activities, and creating meaningful everyday experiences.

What You'll Do

• Support daily living: Assist individuals with daily activities, personal care, and essential life skills as needed.
• Encourage independence: Help individuals make choices, build confidence, and work toward their personal goals.
• Make every day engaging: Participate in recreational activities, community outings, social events, and other meaningful experiences.
• Promote learning and growth: Help individuals discover new interests, develop abilities, and celebrate personal achievements.
• Build positive relationships: Communicate and collaborate with families, supervisors, caregivers, and support teams.
• Promote safety and respect: Follow individualized service plans and help create a welcoming, inclusive environment.
• Maintain documentation: Complete required records and communicate important updates to the appropriate team members.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is patient, attentive, reliable, and genuinely interested in helping others succeed.

Required Qualifications:

• Relevant work or life experience supporting individuals with disabilities.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation with current auto insurance.
• Willingness and ability to travel within the community as required.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and communication.
• Ability to successfully complete required background checks and drug screening.

Experience That Can Help You Succeed

Have you worked in any of these fields? Your skills may transfer well to this position!

• Direct support or disability services
• Caregiving, personal care, or home care
• Education, teaching, or tutoring
• Behavioral health or human services
• Coaching, mentoring, or community programs
• Vocational rehabilitation or employment services

Why Join Omega?

We believe those who support others deserve support too.

Every person has potential. Every milestone matters.