Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Community Engagement
Company: Voices of Serenity, LLC
Location: Hampton Roads, Virginia
Pay: Starting at $18.00 per hour
Job Type: Part-Time / PRN
Work Setting: Community-Based
Make an Impact Beyond Four Walls
Voices of Serenity, LLC is seeking a dependable, compassionate, and energetic Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they build meaningful, self-directed lives within their communities.
This is not a traditional facility-based position. Our DSPs provide hands-on support throughout the community—helping individuals explore their interests, strengthen life skills, build confidence, develop relationships, and participate in activities that promote independence and personal growth.
The ideal candidate understands that quality support is not about doing everything for someone. It is about encouraging, teaching, empowering, and helping each person use their voice.
Responsibilities
As a Community Engagement DSP, you may:
- Support individuals during community outings, appointments, volunteer opportunities, recreational activities, and social events
- Assist individuals with building independent living, communication, social, safety, and decision-making skills
- Provide transportation using a safe and reliable personal vehicle
- Follow each individual’s person-centered Individualized Service Plan
- Encourage informed choices, self-advocacy, dignity, and community inclusion
- Provide personal-care assistance when required
- Observe and report changes in an individual’s health, behavior, mood, or support needs
- Complete accurate service notes, progress documentation, mileage records, and other required paperwork
- Follow all health, safety, human-rights, confidentiality, and emergency-response requirements
- Communicate professionally with individuals, families, supervisors, service coordinators, and other members of the support team
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries while building positive and respectful relationships
Required Qualifications
Applicants must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess a high school diploma or GED
- Have a valid driver’s license
- Provide a current and acceptable driving record
- Have a reliable, safe, and properly maintained personal vehicle
- Maintain current automobile insurance
- Be willing and able to transport individuals within the Hampton Roads area
- Successfully pass all required criminal background checks
- Have no barrier crimes that would prohibit employment in a Virginia licensed human-services setting
- Successfully pass the Virginia Department of Social Services Central Registry search
- Complete all required employment screenings, training, and competency evaluations
- Be dependable, punctual, patient, respectful, and able to work independently
- Have the ability to communicate clearly and complete timely electronic documentation
- Be physically able to provide the level of support required for assigned individuals
Certifications
- Current CPR and First Aid certification is preferred; training may be provided
- Medication Administration Certification is a plus
- Additional DBHDS or developmental-disability training is a plus
Preferred Experience
- At least one year of experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities is preferred
- Experience in community engagement, direct care, behavioral health, residential services, day support, personal care, education, or a related human-services field is a plus
Relevant experience is valued, but we also welcome candidates who are compassionate, coachable, responsible, and genuinely committed to empowering others.
The Person We Are Looking For
You may be a strong fit for Voices of Serenity if you:
- Bring positive energy into the room
- Are creative and can turn everyday community activities into meaningful learning experiences
- Respect individual choice and understand person-centered support
- Can remain calm, professional, and solution-focused during challenging situations
- Follow through on commitments without needing constant supervision
- Understand that documentation is a required part of providing quality care
- Believe every person deserves to be seen, heard, respected, and included
Why Join Voices of Serenity?
At Voices of Serenity, we believe community engagement should be purposeful—not simply a ride into the community. Our team helps individuals experience belonging, build practical skills, discover new interests, and create lives that reflect their own goals and preferences.
You will join a growing organization committed to compassionate service, professional development, accountability, and meaningful community inclusion.
Application Requirements
Qualified applicants should submit:
- A current résumé
- A valid driver’s license
- Proof of automobile insurance
- A current driving record
- Copies of applicable CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration, or other professional certifications
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of all required background checks, registry searches, screenings, training, and competency requirements.
Voices of Serenity, LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and empowering workplace.
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
Experience:
- Direct support: 1 year (Required)
- working with individuals with disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Chesapeake, VA 23321 (Required)
Work Location: In person
