Direct Support Professional DSP

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Residential Care
Location: Chesapeake, Norfolk, Virginia, Hampton, and Portsmouth
Job Type: Full-time and Part-time- Non exempt
Pay: based on experience

Hourly: $15-17

Empower Lives. Make an Impact. Build a Meaningful Career.

Community Alternatives, Inc. (CAI) is seeking compassionate and dependable Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support adults with disabilities in residential settings. If you’re driven by purpose and want to make a real difference every day, we want you on our team.

Priority Openings:

• Evening Shift (1:00 PM – 11:00 PM) (Full-Time, Benefits Eligible)
• Overnight (11:00 pm-9am) $3.00 Shift Differential (Full-Time, Benefits Eligible)
• Part-Time/Relief (PRN up to 25 hours/week – No Benefits)

What You’ll Do:

• Provide daily living support including meals, personal care, and household tasks
• Promote independence and life skills development
• Support community engagement and social inclusion
• Ensure health, safety, and well-being at all times
• Transport individuals safely per company guidelines
• Document services, incidents, and daily activities accurately
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors

What We’re Looking For:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent Required
• Valid Driver’s License required (No suspensions in the last three years)
• Resume must include detailed and relevant experience in caregiving, direct support, or working with individuals with disabilities
• PCA/CNA welcome to apply
• Ability to pass background checks and drug screening
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs. and support mobility needs
• Professional, compassionate, and dependable approach

Former Employees: If you previously worked for Community Alternatives, Inc. or Community Choices, Inc., please indicate your former position, location, and dates of employment on your application. All former employees are subject to verification of rehire eligibility.

Why Join CAI:

• Meaningful, mission-driven work
• Competitive pay and shift differentials
• Supportive and team-oriented environment
• Ongoing training and career growth opportunities
• Full-time benefits available

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including veterans and candidates from diverse backgrounds.

We are a V3 Sponsored Employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

Virginia Salary History Notice
Community Alternatives, Inc. complies with the Virginia Salary History Ban. Applicants are not required to provide current or prior wage, salary, bonus, commission, or other compensation information as part of the employment application or hiring process. If an applicant voluntarily discloses salary information, it will only be considered for the limited purpose of negotiating a higher wage or salary, as permitted by Virginia law.

Company Description

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including veterans and candidates from diverse backgrounds.\n\nWe are a V3 Sponsored Employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.\n\nVirginia Salary History Notice\nCommunity Alternatives, Inc. complies with the Virginia Salary History Ban. Applicants are not required to provide current or prior wage, salary, bonus, commission, or other compensation information as part of the employment application or hiring process. If an applicant voluntarily discloses salary information, it will only be considered for the limited purpose of negotiating a higher wage or salary, as permitted by Virginia law.