Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Make a Difference. Build Independence. Find Purpose in Your Work.

Joy Group Home, Inc. | Chesterfield, VA
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities
Starting Pay: $16.00/hour

Are you looking for more than just another job?

At Joy Group Home, Inc., Direct Support Professionals have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our DSPs help individuals build independence, make choices, participate in their communities, develop life skills, and enjoy meaningful daily experiences.

We're looking for compassionate, dependable, patient, and energetic people who believe every person deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and choice.

If you enjoy helping others succeed and want work where your presence truly matters, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a DSP, no two days are exactly the same. You'll provide hands-on, person-centered support while encouraging each individual to do as much as possible for themselves.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, dressing, showering, cooking, cleaning, feeding, and household routines.
• Encouraging independence, choice, self-advocacy, and individual rights.
• Supporting community involvement, including appointments, shopping, recreational activities, social events, and other outings.
• Teaching and modeling skills that help individuals become more independent at home and in the community.
• Assisting with medication administration and monitoring changes in health or behavior.
• Helping maintain a clean, organized, and safe home environment.
• Completing accurate documentation, including daily progress notes, appointment information, medication records, behaviors, incidents, and other required records.
• Responding appropriately to health and safety concerns and emergencies.
• Safely using required equipment and agency vehicles.
• Communicating professionally with individuals, coworkers, managers, and other team members.
• Participating in required meetings, ongoing training, and professional development.
• Following agency policies and applicable requirements while protecting confidentiality and maintaining professional boundaries.

Who We're Looking For

You may be a great fit if you:

• Genuinely enjoy helping others grow and succeed.
• Are dependable and ready to show up for people who count on you.
• Are patient, compassionate, respectful, and professional.
• Are comfortable providing hands-on personal support.
• Can remain attentive to health, safety, and individual needs.
• Communicate well and work effectively as part of a team.
• Can follow written and verbal instructions.
• Are comfortable working independently when needed.
• Believe in promoting dignity, independence, inclusion, and person-centered care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Virginia driver's license and safe driving record.
• Ability to successfully complete required background checks.
• Experience in direct care, health care, human services, or supporting individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Understanding of human behavior and intellectual/developmental disabilities is preferred.

Why Join Joy Group Home, Inc.?

We believe quality support begins with people who care.

Joining our team means having an opportunity to:

• Do meaningful work that directly impacts someone's quality of life.
• Work within a supportive team environment.
• Receive training and professional development.
• Pursue growth opportunities as the program expands.
• Be part of a workplace centered on dignity, respect, compassion, independence, and community inclusion.
• Become more than a caregiver by serving as a teacher, encourager, advocate, and trusted source of support.

Ready to Make Your Work Matter?

If you're dependable, compassionate, and ready to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities live, grow, participate, and thrive, we'd love to learn more about you.

Apply today to join Joy Group Home, Inc. as a Direct Support Professional.