Direct Support Professional - Up to $18/hour

Delta-T Group; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible schedule

Career growth

Access to opportunities

Job summary

Delta-T Group Virginia, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Salem, VA. The role offers shifts with daytime and evening hours in a residential setting supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

You will provide care, assist with daily living activities, meals, medication, and transportation while coordinating with families and care teams. A valid license, CPR/First Aid, and TB test are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of Direct Support Professional or similar experience.
• HS Diploma.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Clean driving record required.
• CPR/First Aid Certification required.
• TB required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Driver's License

Clean driving record

Direct Support experience

Education

HS Diploma

Job description

Location: Salem, VA 24153

Date Posted: 11/02/2026

Category: Residential

Education: None

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

Class: Direct Care Support

Type: TEMP TO PERM

Ref. No.: 1320026-7

BC: #DTG113

Company: Delta-T Group Virginia, Inc.

Contract Contact: Contract Submit VA

Office Email: [e-mail]

Office Phone: [phone]

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

CLIENT'S AVAILABLE HOURS

• Various weekdays and every other weekend from 1:00pm-10:00pm
• Monday-Thursday from 3:00pm-9:00pm
• Friday-Sunday from 8:00pm-8:00am
• Friday-Sunday from 8:00am-8:00pm

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
• HS Diploma
• Valid Driver's License
• Clean driving record required
• CPR/First Aid Certification required
• 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.

About Us: Each Delta-T Group office is separately incorporated. Delta-T Group is a referral service for self-employed independent contractors seeking behavioral healthcare education and social service supplemental marketplace opportunities. Delta-T cannot guarantee any number or duration of referrals or opportunities as a result of your registration. When and if opportunities become available, you may accept or decline such referrals at your sole discretion.