PT Direct Support Professional IDD

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 25,030 - 28,158; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time schedules

Shift differential $2.50/hr for select

Job summary

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board (H-NNCSB) is seeking compassionate Part-Time Direct Support Professionals to assist adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in residential and community programs across Hampton and Newport News.

As a DSP, you'll deliver person-centered care, support daily living activities, and promote independence while ensuring health, safety, and well-being. Flexible shifts include mornings, evenings, overnights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• At least one year of direct care or support experience with IDD, behavioral health, or related settings.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while providing compassionate, person-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered care and daily support to help individuals live as independently as possible.
• Assist with activities of daily living including personal care, hygiene, meal preparation, and household routines.
• Encourage independence by teaching life skills and supporting personal goals.
• Provide guidance and supervision in residential and community settings.
• Assist with medication administration and follow individualized service plans.
• Support participation in community outings, appointments, and social events.
• Observe and report changes in health or daily functioning; document per agency policies.
• Promote a safe, respectful, and person-centered environment.

Skills

Experience in direct care

Strong communication

Teamwork and collaboration

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Part-Time Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)

Hourly Pay

$18.17-$20.44 per hour

Shift Differential

Earn an additional $2.50 per hour for eligible evening, overnight, and weekend shifts.

Schedule

Flexible part-time schedules available, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, overnights, and weekends.

Make a Difference Every Day

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board (H-NNCSB) is seeking compassionate and dependable Part‑Time Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in residential and community-based programs throughout Hampton and Newport News.

If you're passionate about helping others gain independence, build life skills, and reach their personal goals, we'd love to have you join our team.

What You'll Do

As a Direct Support Professional, you'll provide person-centered care and daily support that helps individuals live as independently as possible while maintaining their health, safety, and well-being.

Responsibilities Include

• Assist individuals with activities of daily living, including personal care, hygiene, meal preparation, and household routines.
• Encourage independence by teaching life skills and supporting individual goals.
• Provide guidance and supervision in residential and community settings.
• Assist with medication administration and follow individualized service plans.
• Support participation in community outings, recreational activities, appointments, and social events.
• Observe and report changes in behavior, health or daily functioning.
• Complete accurate documentation in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Promote a safe, respectful, and person-centered environment.

Our Programs

Residential Services

Support adults living in group homes, waiver homes, and Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs), providing 24-hour care and supervision while encouraging independence and community involvement.

Creative Options Program

Provide community-based support that focuses on life skills development, community inclusion, employment readiness, relationship building, and increasing independence.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of experience providing direct care or support to adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), behavioral health needs, mental illness, or in residential, healthcare, or human services settings.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while providing compassionate, person-centered care.

Why Join H-NNCSB?

When you join H-NNCSB, you'll become part of a dedicated team committed to empowering adults to live meaningful, independent lives. We offer flexible schedules, competitive pay and the opportunity to make a lasting impact in your community every day.

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.