Direct Support Professional- Up to $18/hour

Delta-T Group; Blue Ridge (VA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta-T Group in Blue Ridge, VA is seeking a Direct Support Professional to work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting. The schedule includes afternoon and night shifts Monday through Thursday with varying start times.

You will provide direct care, assist with daily living tasks, prepare meals per menus, transport clients, and communicate with families and care teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of Direct Support Professional or similar experience.
• Willingness and ability to provide direct care and supportive services as needed.
• High School Diploma.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Clean driving record required.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• TB required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and care to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities within a residential setting.
• Communicate with individuals' families, members of their IDT, day program, and other providers of services.
• Instruct, support, and participate in household tasks including light housekeeping, preparing meals, changings, administering medication, etc.
• Prepare food according to developed menus, menu protocols, Individual's likes, dislikes, and prescribed diet.
• Assist in developing daily living skills by identifying and meeting social, environmental and health care needs.
• Transport Individuals and/or provide mobility training to assist Individuals attend appointments, community rehabilitation programs, grocery shopping, etc.
• Attend client's staff meetings, training in-services, house and program meetings as instructed
• Ensure compliance with VOAC program requirements, environment-specific rules, as well as regulations from all monitoring entities.

Skills

Direct care experience

Willingness to provide direct care

Valid Driver's License

CPR/First Aid Certification

Education

High School Diploma

TB test required

Job description

Location: Blue Ridge, VA 24064

Date Posted: 11/02/2026

Category: Residential

Education: High School Diploma/GED

Our Client is seeking a motivated professional to work as a Direct Support Professional in the Blue Ridge, VA area.

CLIENT'S AVAILABLE HOURS

• Monday-Thursday from 1:00pm-10:00pm
• Monday-Thursday from 3:00pm-9:00pm
• Monday-Thursday from 11:00pm-8:00am

SUMMARY OF CLIENT'S DESCRIPTION OF THIS OPPORTUNITY

• Provide support and care to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities within a residential setting.
• Communicate with Individual's families, members of their IDT, day program, and other providers of services.
• Instruct, support, and participate in household tasks including light housekeeping, preparing meals, changings, administering medication, etc.
• Prepare food according to developed menus, menu protocols, Individual's likes, dislikes, and prescribed diet.
• Assist in developing daily living skills by identifying and meeting social, environmental and health care needs.
• Transport Individuals and/or provide mobility training to assist Individuals attend appointments, community rehabilitation programs, grocery shopping, etc.
• Attend client's staff meetings, training in-services, house and program meetings as instructed
• Ensure compliance with VOAC program requirements, environment-specific rules, as well as regulations from all monitoring entities.

CLIENT'S REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 1 year of Direct Support Professional or similar experience
• Willingness and ability to provide direct care and supportive services as needed
• High School Diploma
• Valid Driver's License
• Clean driving record required
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• TB required

DTG ADVANTAGES

• Establish a relationship with one of the nation's largest referral agencies for behavioral-health and special education.
• Compensation processed weekly.
• Increase or decrease your schedule at your discretion: choose opportunities that best fit your schedule.
• Accessibility to grow professionally.
• Access to a broad array of client opportunities.

DTG'S COMPANY OVERVIEW: Delta-T Group has been in business for over 35 years, and connects professionals with client opportunities within the special education, social service, behavioral health, and disability sectors.

Title: Direct Support Professional- Up to $18/hour

Class: Direct Care Support

Type: TEMP TO PERM

Ref. No.: 1310325-5

BC: #DTG159