What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional DSP DD waiver position at Guided Care Services, LLC?
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
NOTE TO APPLICANT: YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION WHICH CAN BE PICKED UP AT OUR OFFICE IN CHESAPEAKE, VA, For Address and Appointment please call 757-592-9375. or Click Here to complete documents required
DSPs for Community Engagement, and/or Day Support
$15.91/hr FT 32 as of 01/15/2026
Shifts available: 8:30a-4:30p Mon- Friday(full-time)
The average salary for a direct support professional is $15.91 per hour in Chesapeake, VA(per Indeed)
Applicant Must Have Own transportation; current insurance and valid Driver's License and good driving record (these items will be requested if hired)
DSPs for Community Engagement, and/or Day Support
$15.91/hr FT 32 as of 01/15/2026
Shifts available: 8:30a-4:30p Mon- Friday(full-time)
The average salary for a direct support professional is $15.91 per hour in Chesapeake, VA(per Indeed)
Applicant Must Have Own transportation; current insurance and valid Driver's License and good driving record (these items will be requested if hired)
Job Summary
We are seeking a Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team. In this role, you will make a difference in the lives of people with developmental disabilities by enhancing their quality of life.
Direct Support Professional shall provide direct care services in either a home residential setting and/or community-based setting, to program participants with developmental disabilities and/or other disabilities in one of the agency's services/programs as specified in job offer.
The ideal candidate is patient, compassionate, and reliable.
Direct Support Professional shall provide direct care services in either a home residential setting and/or community-based setting, to program participants with developmental disabilities and/or other disabilities in one of the agency's services/programs as specified in job offer.
The ideal candidate is patient, compassionate, and reliable.
Responsibilities
- Assist with personal hygiene needs and dressing
- Assist with mobility, walking, and physical therapy exercises
- Prepare meals and snacks
- Light housekeeping activities
- Dispense medication
- Provide companionship
- Assist with errands, shopping, medical appointments
- Assist with community outings recreational
- Effectively communicating with agency Care Team
Qualifications: KSAs
- High School Diploma, GED or 1-2 years of documented (i.e. PCA, CNA, MA-Tech) and verifiable experience working in the Human Service, Health or Medical Field. 12 to 18 months experience working with persons with elderly persons with mental health or
- disabilities in a group home, day support, supportive-in home, hospital, treatment center, community, consumer directed, home health or nursing home setting.
- Previous experience as a Direct Support Professional, Caregiver, Home Health Aide, or similar role related to the Human Service and/or Healthcare field
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Knowledge of basic housekeeping tasks and cooking skills
- Ability to adhere to and implement health and safety guidelines
- Ability to adhere to and implement all policies procedures
- Ability to adhere to and implement all federal, and state/local regulations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to perform simple math skills.
- Ability to lift heaving objects, support in program participants ambulation
- Compassionate, respectful, ethical
- Ability to read and write
- Knowledge of Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health other related disabilities. Demonstrated skill in working with adults with disabilities.
- Ability to observe the rights and personal dignity of participants served.
- Ability to participate in meetings with other professionals.
- Knowledge of simple nursing care, first aid, behavior management, personal care, hygiene, and environmental hygiene. Ability to teach/ support participants eating, bathing, dressing, grooming and other self-care skills.
- Ability to participate in treatment planning, implement PCP and complete proper documentation.
- Ability to observe, record and properly report participant’s behavior, attitude, physical condition, and emergency incident.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with participants, family members and professional contacts.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
- Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.
- Ability to respond immediately and effectively in emergency situations.
- Possess caring and positive attitude; enjoys working with all people.
- Ability to meet areas of competencies as a DSP
NOTE TO APPLICANT: YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION WHICH CAN BE PICKED UP AT OUR OFFICE IN CHESAPEAKE, VA, For Address and Appointment please call 757-592-9375. or Click Here to complete documents required.
We are currently looking for a Lead Direct Support Professional and Direct Support Professionals for Community Engagement and Day Support.
We are currently looking for a Lead Direct Support Professional and Direct Support Professionals for Community Engagement and Day Support.
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