Direct Support Professional (IDD) - 401(k) Ready for Impact

DREAM CENTER LLC; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Job summary

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides direct care, supervision, and skill-building support to individuals with IDD living in a group home under the Virginia Medicaid Waiver. The DSP helps individuals achieve personal goals, maintain health and safety, and live as independently as possible in accordance with person-centered plans and DBHDS standards.

This exempt, full-time role requires compassion, reliability, and the ability to work with team members, families, and medical

Qualifications

• Compassionate, respectful care mindset.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage time and problems.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support per ISP.
• Assist with ADLs: bathing, dressing, toileting, eating, mobility.
• Document ISP goals, progress, logs in a timely manner.
• Support meal prep, housekeeping, and laundry.
• Administer medications as trained and document MARs.
• Assist with medical appointments and community activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean group home per DBHDS rules.
• Promote independence in self-care and daily living.
• Respond to incidents and crises per procedures.
• Communicate with families, health professionals, and staff.

Skills

Compassionate demeanor

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides direct care, supervision, and skill-building support to individuals with IDD living in a group home under the Virginia Medicaid Waiver. The DSP helps individuals achieve personal goals, maintain health and safety, and live as independently as possible in accordance with person-centered plans and DBHDS standards.

This exempt, full-time role requires compassion, reliability, and the ability to work with team members, families, and medical