Job Description

Location: Newport News, VA 23602 Date Posted: 05/01/2026 Category: Residential Education: High School Diploma/GED

Our Client is seeking a motivated professional to work as a Direct Support Professional in the Newport News, VA area.

SUMMARY OF CLIENT'S DESCRIPTION OF THIS OPPORTUNITY
* Provide support and care to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities within a residential setting.
* Communicate with Individual's families, members of their IDT, day program, and other providers of services.
* Instruct, support, and participate in household tasks including light housekeeping, preparing meals, changings, administering medication, etc.
* Prepare food according to developed menus, menu protocols, Individual's likes, dislikes, and prescribed diet.
* Assist in developing daily living skills by identifying and meeting social, environmental and health care needs.
* Transport Individuals and/or provide mobility training to assist Individuals attend appointments, community rehabilitation programs, grocery shopping, etc.
* Attend client's staff meetings, training in-services, house and program meetings as instructed
* Ensure compliance with VOAC program requirements, environment-specific rules, as well as regulations from all monitoring entities.

CLIENT'S REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
* Minimum of 1 year of Direct Support Professional or similar experience
* Willingness and ability to provide direct care and supportive services as needed
* HS Diploma or Equivalent
* Valid Driver's License
* Clean driving record required
* CPR/First Aid Certification
* TB required

DTG ADVANTAGES
* Establish a relationship with one of the nation's largest referral agencies for behavioral-health and special education.
* Compensation processed weekly.
* Increase or decrease your schedule at your discretion: choose opportunities that best fit your schedule.
* Accessibility to grow professionally.
* Access to a broad array of client opportunities.

DTG'S COMPANY OVERVIEW
Delta-T Group has been in business for over 35 years, and connects professionals with client opportunities within the special education, social service, behavioral health, and disability sectors.

Title: Direct Support Professional - Up to $18/hour Class: Direct Care Support Type: TEMP TO PERM Ref. No.: 1313488-2 BC: #DTG179

Company: Delta-T Group Virginia, Inc. Contract Contact: Contract Submit VA Office Email: VAContracts@deltatg.com Office Phone: 800-533-8180 Office Address: 1952 Gallows Road, Suite 100, Vienna, VA 22182

About Us: Each Delta-T Group office is separately incorporated. Delta-T Group is a referral service for self-employed independent contractors seeking behavioral healthcare education and social service supplemental marketplace opportunities. Delta-T cannot guarantee any number or duration of referrals or opportunities as a result of your registration. When and if opportunities become available, you may accept or decline such referrals at your sole discretion.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Contract work, Temporary work, For contractors, Self employment, Work at office

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