Direct Support Professional I - Compassionate Community Care

.; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Unitus Family Services in Hampton, VA seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) I to provide compassionate, person-centered support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across residential, day programs, and community settings.

This developing-level role works with closer supervision while completing required training and demonstrating safe, reliable, and engaging support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 18 years of age and able to pass required background, registry, and pre-employment checks.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation when driving or community access is an assigned duty.
• Ability to complete required CPR/First Aid, medication, behavior-support, and agency training within established timelines.

Responsibilities

• Support each person’s dignity, choice, independence, rights, safety, and meaningful participation in daily life.
• Assist with activities of daily living, personal care, meals, mobility, household routines, and community access as assigned.
• Follow Individual Support Plans (ISPs), behavior support plans, health and safety protocols, and supervisor direction.
• Engage clients actively through conversation, skill-building, recreation, and enjoyable activities that reflect individual interests and goals.
• Complete service notes, data collection, medication-related records when authorized, and other documentation accurately and on time.
• Observe and promptly report changes in health, behavior, safety, or service needs; follow incident-reporting procedures.
• Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, respectful communication, and dependable attendance.
• Complete required orientation and training within the first 15 days and maintain all assigned credentials.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Communication

Creativity

Judgment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Unitus Family Services in Hampton, VA seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) I to provide compassionate, person-centered support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across residential, day programs, and community settings.

This developing-level role works with closer supervision while completing required training and demonstrating safe, reliable, and engaging support.