Direct Support Professional - Up to $18/hour

Location: Burke, VA 22015 Date Posted: 07/01/2026 Category: Residential Education: High School Diploma/GED With over 35 years in business, the Delta-T Group has built a reputation for referring highly qualified professionals for rewarding short and long-term independent contract opportunities. Our Client is seeking a motivated professional to work as a Direct Support Professional in the Fairfax and Burke areas. Responsibilities Provide support and care to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities within a residential setting. Communicate with individuals' families, members of their IDT, day program, and other providers of services. Instruct, support, and participate in household tasks including cleaning, preparing meals, food shopping, etc. Prepare food according to developed menus, menu protocols, individual's likes, dislikes, and prescribed diet. Assist in developing daily living skills by identifying and meeting social, environmental and health care needs. Transport individuals and/or provide mobility training to assist individuals attend appointments, community rehabilitation programs, grocery shopping, etc. Attend client meetings, training in‑services, house and program meetings as instructed. Ensure compliance with VOAC program requirements, environment‑specific rules, as well as regulations from all monitoring entities. Qualifications Medication Certification required. Minimum of 6 months to one year of Direct Support Professional or similar experience. HS Diploma. Valid driver's license required. Clean driving record required. Willingness and ability to provide direct care and supportive services as needed. CPR/First Aid Certification. Hours Monday, Wednesday, and every other Friday from 4:30pm-8:30pm. Saturday from 9:00am-5:00pm or 10:00am-6:00pm. Benefits Establish a relationship with one of the nation's largest referral agencies for behavioral‑health. Increase or decrease your schedule at your discretion: choose opportunities that best fit your schedule. Compensation processed weekly. Access to a broad array of client opportunities. Ability to grow professionally. Company Overview Delta‑T Group's mission is to provide cost‑effective, reliable referrals, and innovative referral solutions, for the social services, behavioral health, allied health and special education fields, for the betterment of independent behavioral health professionals seeking new opportunities and those needing care and support. #J-18808-Ljbffr Delta-T Group