Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional

At Vanguard Landing, our Direct Support Professionals play a vital role in helping residents live full, meaningful, and independent lives. We’re looking for compassionate, dependable, and energetic team members who enjoy building relationships, supporting others, and creating a positive environment each day.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to pass required background screenings and TB screening
• Ability to pass a Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE)
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual, developmental, physical, or age-related disabilities
• Reliable Transportation

PREFERRED

• CPR Certification up to date
• Support residents with daily routines, personal care, and individualized goals
• Aid with activities of daily living including hygiene, grooming, dressing, and mobility support
• Encourage independence, social engagement, recreation, and community participation
• Help residents prepare for work, appointments, outings, and activities
• Document resident progress and follow individualized support plans (ISPs)
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming living environment
• Respond appropriately to behavioral or crisis situations when needed
• Support residents’ hobbies, interests, and vocational activities
• Work collaboratively with the care team to provide person-centered support
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and assisting residents throughout the day
• Ability to safely lift up to 40 pounds regularly and more when necessary, with proper support/equipment

Shifts

• Morning Shifts: 7am-3pm (front end and back end)
• Evening Shifts: 3pm-11pm (front end and back end)
• Overnight Shifts: 11pm-7am (front end and back end)
• PRN Shifts: As Needed

Job Information

• Job Type: Full-time, Part-time
• Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
• Work Location: In person, Red Mill area of Virginia Beach