Part-Time Behavioral Health DSP

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board is seeking a Part-Time Direct Support Professional to work in the MH Regional Supervised Housing program. You will support adults with serious mental illness in a residential setting, helping them with daily routines, independence, and engagement in needed services.

This role requires at least one year of direct care experience, with responsibilities including medication support, documentation, and collaboration with clinicians and supervisors to

Qualifications

• One year of direct care experience working with adults with serious mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and supervision to adults in a community-based residential setting.
• Assist individuals with daily routines, medication support, meal preparation, and household tasks.
• Encourage participation in behavioral health, medical services, vocational services, or community programs.
• Monitor behavioral and emotional well-being, report changes, and document interactions.
• Communicate with supervisors, clinicians, and team members to coordinate care.

Skills

Direct care experience

Job description

PT Residential Behavioral Health DSP

Hourly Pay: $20.44/hour

Shift Differential: Additional $2.50/hour for evening, overnight, and weekend shifts.

Schedule: Every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday): 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 4:00 p.m.-12:30 a.m., or 12:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

Support Stability. Encourage Independence.

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board (H-NNCSB) is hiring a Part-Time Direct Support Professional (DSP) for our MH Regional Supervised Housing (RSH) Program. This residential behavioral health position supports adults with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) as they strengthen daily living skills, maintain stability, and increase independence in the community.

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of direct care experience working with adults with serious mental illness.

What You'll Do

Provide direct support and supervision to adults in a community-based residential setting. You'll assist individuals with daily routines, medication support, meal preparation, household responsibilities, appointments, and activities that promote independent living.

You’ll encourage individuals to engage in behavioral health, medical, and other services based on their needs and goals. Support may also include helping individuals participate in community programs, vocational services, volunteer opportunities, or employment.

You’ll monitor behavioral and emotional well-being, recognize and report significant changes, complete accurate documentation, and communicate with supervisors, clinicians, and other members of the support team.

Most importantly, you’ll encourage individuals to make choices, use their strengths, develop skills, and take an active role in their daily lives.

About Regional Supervised Housing (RSH)

The MH Regional Supervised Housing Program provides a structured community living environment for adults with serious mental illness whose needs can be supported outside of a psychiatric facility.

The program focuses on maximizing independence, maintaining stability, engaging individuals in needed services, and reducing psychiatric hospital admissions. Staff provide individualized support and training based on each person’s goals, needs, and choices.

Make an Impact

Bring your direct care experience to H-NNCSB and help adults with SMI build stability, strengthen independence, and remain connected to their communities.

The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.