What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Garris Group Family Services, LLC?
Job Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Pay: $16/hour for daytime shifts, $17/hour for nighttime shifts
Location: Hampton, VA
Work Schedule:
Mondays-Thursdays: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM; 10:30 PM – 8:30 AM
Fridays: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM; 10:30 PM – 7:30 AM
Saturdays & Sundays: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM; 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM; 10:30 PM – 8:30 AM
Our Company:
We are Garris Group Family Services, and we love what we do. Located in Hampton, VA since 2013, our mission is to never turn away an individual in need of mental health resources.
We are seeking compassionate and motivated Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide individualized care, support, and supervision to individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). DSPs will assist with daily activities, foster skill development, promote mental wellness, and ensure health and safety while empowering individuals to thrive in their communities
Responsibilities:
- Assist individuals with daily living activities, including bathing, grooming, dressing, meal preparation, and hygiene.
- Administer prescribed medications and monitor health, reporting any concerns to appropriate team members.
- Support individuals in achieving their goals as outlined in their Individualized Service Plans (ISPs).
- Facilitate skill-building activities such as cooking, budgeting, and communication.
- Encourage community involvement by accompanying individuals to appointments, events, and social activities.
- Implement behavior support and crisis intervention plans to ensure a safe and supportive environment.
- Maintain accurate documentation of services, activities, incidents, and progress in compliance with organizational and state regulations.
- Collaborate with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams to meet individuals' needs.
- Ensure health and safety by following all guidelines, protocols, and state-mandated standards.
- Participate in training, staff meetings, and continuing education to stay updated on best practices in the field.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of one year of direct care experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) or related populations
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- CPR/First Aid and TOVA certifications (or willingness to obtain).
Why Join Us?
- Flexible schedules.
- Rewarding opportunity to make a difference.
How to Apply:
Submit your detailed resume on really. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Hampton, VA 23661 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Hampton, VA 23661: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17
