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- Paid training
- Wellness program
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Direct Support Professional
Beacon Specialized Living —Woodbridge, VA
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Center-Based BCBA - Hybrid - $20,000 Retention Bonus
Proud Moments —Virginia Beach, VA
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Center-Based BCBA - Hybrid - $20,000 Retention Bonus
Proud Moments —Chesapeake, VA
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Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (Residential Counselor I)
WESTERN TIDEWATER COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD —Suffolk, VA
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Mental Health Therapist
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Center-Based BCBA - Hybrid - $20,000 Retention Bonus
Proud Moments —Norfolk, VA
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Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
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Center-Based BCBA - Hybrid - $20,000
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Direct Support Technician

City of Chesapeake -
Chesapeake, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$39,543 - $58,820 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Paid training
Wellness program
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Company vehicle operation
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License

Full Job Description

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Direct Support Technician

Job Type

Full Time

Posting Type

Public

Number of Vacancies

Department

CHES INT BEHAV HEALTHC

Division

CIBH INTELL DISABILITY S

Requisition Number

2026308

Number of hours worked per week

Work Schedule

Monday-Thursday & Sunday 6:00am-2:00pm

Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Work Site Location

Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement

R - Routine

Pay Grade

GE04

Pay Basis

Semi-Monthly

Advertised Salary

Starting Range: $39,543 – $58,820

Actual starting salary will depend on education, credentials and experience.

Job Description

This position is located at 1829 Rokeby Ave, Chesapeake, VA.

Make a Career Out of Making a Difference

Do you believe every individual deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, self-directed life? Join our Intermediate Care Facility (ICF/IID) team at Highlands Place and become part of a mission-driven organization committed to providing high-quality, person-centered services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

As a Direct Support Technician (DST), you will play a vital role in delivering active treatment and individualized supports that promote independence, community inclusion, personal choice, and quality of life. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, you will help individuals achieve meaningful outcomes while ensuring services are provided in accordance with Medicaid, DBHDS, and ICF/IID regulations.

What You’ll Do

As a Direct Support Technician, you will:

Provide compassionate, person-centered care that respects each individual’s dignity, preferences, strengths, and personal goals.
Implement individualized service plans, active treatment programs, and behavior support plans designed to increase independence and functional skills.
Assist individuals with activities of daily living, including personal care, hygiene, dressing, mobility, dining, and medication support as authorized.
Teach and reinforce daily living, communication, social, vocational, and community integration skills through active treatment interventions.
Support individuals in making informed choices and exercising their rights while encouraging maximum independence.
Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and supportive living environment.
Observe, document, and communicate changes in health status, behavior, or progress toward established goals.
Complete accurate and timely documentation that meets Medicaid, ICF/IID, and agency standards.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and ongoing training.
Ensure services are delivered in compliance with federal Medicaid regulations, Virginia DBHDS licensing requirements, CMS Conditions of Participation, agency policies, and person-centered best practices.

What We’re Looking For

Successful candidates demonstrate:

A commitment to person-centered values and supporting individuals in achieving meaningful life outcomes.
Compassion, patience, professionalism, and respect for individual rights.
Strong communication, observation, and documentation skills.
The ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary treatment team.
Sound judgment, dependability, and the ability to remain calm during challenging situations.
A willingness to continuously learn and maintain compliance with required training and regulatory standards.

What Chesapeake Offers

At Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare, you’ll be more than a caregiver—you’ll be an advocate, teacher, mentor, and valued member of a team committed to excellence in service delivery.

We offer:

Competitive salary and shift differentials (where applicable)
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
Wellness Incentives over $500+ a year to apply towards medical costs
Virginia Retirement System (VRS) participation
Generous paid leave
Paid training and opportunities for career advancement
Ongoing professional development in person-centered practices, active treatment, and regulatory compliance
A collaborative workplace committed to quality care, continuous improvement, and positive outcomes
Employee appreciation celebrations

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in client health/mental health care, developmental psychology, or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Requires a minimum of six months of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards. Must obtain CPR and First Aid certifications within 90 days. Employees serving the Intellectual Disabilities (ID) population must pass ID Orientation Workbook training within thirty days of hire. Depending on assignment, may be required to pass Medication Management Administration training within ninety days of hire.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Experience in an ICF/IID, group home, residential program, healthcare, behavioral health, nursing, or human services setting.
Knowledge of person-centered practices, active treatment principles, positive behavior supports, and trauma-informed care.
CPR/First Aid certification and medication administration training, or the ability to obtain certifications upon hire.
Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating schedules in a 24-hour residential setting.

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date

07/27/2026

Job Close Date

08/10/2026

Open Continuous

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please ensure that each employment listed on the resume indicates either Full or Part time.

Medical Marijuana:
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands

VH=Very Heavy - Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Sitting

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Walking

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Lifting

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Lifting Amount

Exerting 50 - 100 lbs

Carrying

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Carrying Weight

Exerting up to 20 lbs

Pushing/Pulling

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Pushing/Pulling Weight

Exerting over 100 lbs

Reaching

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Handling

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Fine Dexterity

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Kneeling

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Crouching

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Crawling

Never- Never occurs.

Bending

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Twisting

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Climbing

Never- Never occurs.

Balancing

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Vision

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Hearing

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Talking

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Foot Controls

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

Office equipment: computer, phone, printer, fax, scanner, some medical
equipment, city vehicles with wheelchair lift

Protective Equipment Required

gloves, face mask, gown (optional)

Health and Safety

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Mechanical Hazards

W = Several Times Per Week

Chemical Hazards

N = Never

Electrical Hazards

N = Never

Fire Hazards

N = Never

Explosives

N = Never

Communicable Diseases

S = Seasonally

Physical Danger or Abuse

N = Never

Other

If Other, Description

Environmental Factors

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Dirt and Dust

N = Never

Extreme Temperatures

N = Never

Noise and Vibration

N = Never

Fumes and Odors

D = Daily

Wetness/Humidity

N = Never

Darkness or Poor Lighting

N = Never

Primary Work Location

Office Environment, Other - Residential facility

Non-Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Emergency Situations

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Frequent Change of Tasks

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Tedious or Exacting Work

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Noisy/Distracting Environment

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Other

If Other, Description

Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)

Supervisor

Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

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