Direct Support Professional (DSP) FT

Direct Care Associate - Regional Supervised Housing Program

Schedule Monday-Friday 12:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Salary: $37,058

Shift Differential: Additional $2.50 per hour for evening, overnight, and weekend shifts worked

The Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board is hiring a Full-Time Direct Care Associate to support adults living with serious mental illness in our Regional Supervised Housing Program. This is a meaningful opportunity to help individuals build stability, strengthen daily living skills, and work toward greater independence in a supportive residential setting.

In this role, you will work overnight to ensure residents are safe, supported, and following their individualized service plans. You will be part of a team that focuses on recovery, respect, and helping individuals remain successfully in the community.

What You'll Do

• Provide supervision and support to residents in a residential mental health setting
• Assist with daily living needs and promote independent living skills
• Monitor resident wellbeing, behavior, and overall progress
• Document observations and complete required shift notes
• Respond to resident needs and support a safe, structured environment
• Communicate with your team to ensure continuity of care
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold client rights at all times

About the Program

The Regional Supervised Housing Program supports adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. The goal is to reduce hospitalizations and help individuals live as independently as possible with the right level of structure and support.

Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of experience supporting adults with serious mental illness
• Valid driver's license required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a strong benefits package, including:

• 11 Paid Holidays
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Paid Annual and Sick Leave
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Wellness Incentives

If you're looking for a stable full-time position where your work truly makes a difference every night, we encourage you to apply.

The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.