Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Danville

Job Description

Job Description

Support Services of Virginia is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in Danville to provide support services to individuals with developmental disabilities in both residential and community settings. We are seeking individuals who are dependable, positive, adaptable, community-focused, and passionate about helping others live fulfilling lives.

As a Direct Support Professional, you will work directly with individuals to promote independence, community participation, and personal growth. You will help ensure that each person receives support that reflects what is important to them while also addressing their health, safety, and overall well-being.

Support Services of Virginia is committed to investing in our employees through mentorship, training, and professional development opportunities. Our supportive workplace culture, comprehensive benefits package, and meaningful mission make SSVA a rewarding place to build a career in Virginia's human services field.

SSVA provides services 24 hours a day and currently has openings for day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts. Direct Support Professionals are expected to work a minimum of two weekend shifts per month as part of their regular schedule. Every shift provides an opportunity to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of the individuals we support.

Virtual interviews and training are available through Zoom.

• Starting pay: $13.50 per hour
• Opportunity for an increase to $14.00 per hour upon completion of training and medication certification requirements
• All certifications must be verified

• Competitive compensation with opportunities for wage growth after training
• Medical, dental, and life insurance coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and training time
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Employee appreciation and referral programs

• Proof of highest level of education completed
• Ability to pass criminal background, registry, and tuberculosis screenings
• Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR/AED Certification, Medicaid Waiver Certification, and Direct Support Professional Core Competencies
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Support Services of Virginia values diversity and inclusion and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.