Direct Caregiver

Job Description

Job Description

Western Tidewater Community Service Board welcomes you to join our team!

At WTCSB our mission is to provide a coordinated system of quality recovery-oriented care in Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, and Substance Abuse Services to the citizens of the cities of Franklin and Suffolk and the counties of Isle of Wight and Southampton. We continually strive to value staff, support diversity, and promote excellence and personal choice in the provision of consumer care.

We are seeking Direct Caregivers (Direct Support Professionals) for various departments throughout our organization:

• Assisted Living Facility-Suffolk, VA
• Residential Homes-Suffolk, VA
• Day Support Program-Suffolk, VA

Our Agency offers our employees:

• Opportunities for growth 
• Reimbursement for Licensure and Certification fees 
• Internship opportunities 
• Supervision at no cost 
• Interdisciplinary team support 
• Opportunities to work overtime 
• Paid Time Off & Sick Leave 
• Paid Holidays 

Responsibilities and Duties of Direct Support Professional:

• Assisting with the implementation of consumer treatment plans 
• Caring for, monitoring, evaluating, and maintenance of a safe environment for individuals identified with one or more of the following:
• Developmental Disabilities (Adult or Child)
• Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) (Children /Adolescents)
• Serious Mental Illness and/or Substance Abuse (SMI/SA).

Qualifications and Skills:

• High School diploma or GED Certificate.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable DMV record.
• Experience with those that are Developmentally Disabled/Mental Health or residential setting.
• Food Handlers Certification.

Benefits for Full-Time Direct Support Professionals:

• Health Insurance/Life Insurance
• Virginia Retirement System plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Vacation/Sick leave/Holiday pay
• Legal Resources 
• VA529-Tuition Savings
• Critical & Accidental Insurance
• Tuition discount-South University
• Aflac 
• Working Advantage – shopping discount

To Apply:
Submit a cover letter and resume via ZipRecruiter, Better Team, Indeed, or on our job board at ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. WTCSB is a drug, alcohol & smoke-free workplace. Visit our website, for more information or email View email address on us.fitly.work.

WTCSB is an equal-opportunity employer