Lead Direct Support Pro (PM Shift) – Growth & Benefits

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision & dental

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Career advancement

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Lead Direct Support Professional for Southeastern Virginia Training Center. This essential role supports individuals with disabilities, leads shift tasks, and administers medications in a compassionate, patient environment.

Shift hours are 2nd shift (3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.) with differential available. Benefits include health, retirement, paid leave, and more, reflecting state employment standards.

Qualifications

• Must have active, valid driver’s license.
• Prior experience managing or leading a shift.
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be dependable, accountable, and reliable.
• Must have ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Must have ability to work with an integrated team.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, training, and supervision of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Manage staff assignments and ensure shift tasks are completed efficiently.
• Run training programs; administer medications; collect data and complete documentation.
• Foster a safe, nurturing, and homelike environment supporting individual choices.

Skills

Driver's license

Shift management

Communication skills

Dependable

Flexible schedule

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Lead Direct Support Professional for Southeastern Virginia Training Center. This essential role supports individuals with disabilities, leads shift tasks, and administers medications in a compassionate, patient environment.

Shift hours are 2nd shift (3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.) with differential available. Benefits include health, retirement, paid leave, and more, reflecting state employment standards.