Direct Support Professional I

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional I role is onsite in Hampton, VA, with work across residential, day program, community coaching, and in-home support settings as assigned. The stated pay range is $15–$17 per hour. The position supports Unitus Family Services programs serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This developing-level, non-supervisory direct-care role provides person-centered assistance that promotes each person’s dignity, choice, independence, safety, and participation in daily life. The professional follows individual support and behavior plans, engages clients in activities aligned with their interests and goals, and documents and reports service needs under closer supervision while completing required training.

What you'll do

• Assist with daily living activities, personal care, meals, mobility, household routines, and community access as assigned
• follow Individual Support Plans, behavior support plans, health and safety protocols, and supervisor direction
• engage clients through conversation, skill-building, recreation, and activities reflecting individual interests
• complete service notes, data collection, and authorized medication-related records
• report changes in health, behavior, safety, or service needs
• maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
• complete required orientation and training and maintain assigned credentials.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional i

direct care

intellectual and developmental disabilities

person-centered support

daily living assistance

community access

individual support plans

behavior support

part-time

$15–$17 per hour

hampton va

unitus family services

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Varied shifts may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and community-based hours. High school diploma or GED and age 18 or older are required. Driver’s license and reliable transportation apply when driving or community access is assigned; CPR/First Aid, medication, behavior-support, and agency training must be completed within established timelines.

About the employer

Unitus Family Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.