Direct Support Professional II
Turn Passion into Purpose – Start your career as a Direct Support Professional II (DSP II) with the City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services! We are seeking candidates who are committed to excellence in care and inclusion, with a minimum of one (1) year of experience providing comprehensive care to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential or long-term care setting.
Why Join Us?
Competitive Pay and Excellent Benefits, including: health, dental, and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental care leave, holidays and paid leave accruals, tuition reimbursement, and more.
Here is the really exciting part! A $2,500 Hiring Bonus** is being offered for this position!
Key Responsibilities:
- Support up to 12 individuals with intellectual disabilities by implementing all aspects of their person-centered plans.
- Assist with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, dressing, meals, and mobility.
- Support skill development by encouraging independence and participation in community and recreational activities.
- Monitor and document individuals’ progress, behaviors, and health status accurately and promptly.
- Manage daily living tasks such as maintaining fund ledgers, personal inventories, and room cleanliness.
- Administer medications accurately and in accordance with established procedures.
- Accompany individuals to medical/dental appointments and complete follow-up documentation.
- Communicate respectfully and professionally with all team members, families, and medical professionals.
- Ensure safety and uphold food, environmental, and human rights standards.
- Identify and respond to crisis situations promptly and appropriately.
Join Our Team
If you’re a caring, dependable professional ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and start your rewarding career with the Developmental Services division of the City’s Human Services Department.
This recruitment is posted as open until filled. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted ongoingly. The requisition will close once a sufficient application pool is established.
Additional requirements:
• DMV Transcript: Yes
• CDL: No
• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No
• CPS Check: Yes
• Physical: No
• Respirator: No
• Psychological Screening: No
• Polygraph: No
• At Will: No
**Hiring bonuses shall only be for new hires of original employment or reemployment as defined in Human Resources Policy No. 5.0.​
$500 awarded on your first full paycheck
$750 after six months with a “Meets Expectations” performance evaluation
$1,250 after one years with a “Meets Expectations” performance evaluation
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications: Requires a High School Diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience working with Intellectually Disabled and/or Developmentally Disabled (ID/DD) clients OR any combination of education and/or related experience. Must have a current and valid driver’s license. Special Requirements: Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required to meet operational needs. Alpha I Status: Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the City’s operational status.
The City of Virginia Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
