Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) role is onsite in Hampton, VA, with an annual salary of $37,799–$40,091 based on assigned program and shift. Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board provides residential and community-based support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, serious mental illness, and substance use disorders. The DSP provides person-centered hands-on care that supports independence, dignity, choice, safety, and community involvement. The role follows individual service plans, monitors well-being, documents care, and works with program staff to provide consistent support.

What you'll do

• Provide direct care based on individual needs and service plans
• support personal care, daily living activities, meal preparation, medication support, household routines, and community activities
• provide total-care assistance and use a Hoyer lift in ICF settings when needed
• encourage independence
• monitor well-being
• maintain accurate documentation
• coordinate with program staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

hampton va

hampton-newport news community services board

idd support

mental health support

substance use support

person-centered care

activities of daily living

medication support

hoyer lift

$37,799–$40,091/year

shift differential

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 11 paid holidays, Virginia Retirement System, paid annual and sick leave, medical, dental and vision insurance, and wellness incentives.

Why this role

The posting lists one year of relevant direct-care experience for the specified program settings. Eligible evening, overnight, and weekend shifts receive an additional $2.50 per hour.

About the employer

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.