Direct Support Professional

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional role is onsite in Virginia Beach, VA, with compensation of $14–$18 per hour. Open Hands supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in living independent, fulfilling lives. This role helps individuals with daily living and social skills, community participation, and care-plan needs while documenting progress and communicating with the team.

What you'll do

• Assist with activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living
• support life and social skills
• accompany individuals on community outings, appointments, and recreational activities
• follow care plans and maintain a safe, positive environment
• document daily progress and communicate with team members.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

virginia beach va

open hands

intellectual and developmental disabilities

activities of daily living

community integration

life skills

care plans

documentation

$14–$18/hr

401(k)

health insurance

dental insurance

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k), dental insurance, health insurance, paid time off, training and development, vision insurance, and opportunity for advancement.

Why this role

The posting lists immediate-hire cases with weekday schedules in Virginia Beach and Suffolk, including Monday–Thursday, 8 AM–4 PM; Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM; and Monday–Friday, 5 PM–9 PM. Case-specific requirements include transfer support, full ADL support, and comfort around dogs or cats.

About the employer

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