Direct Support Professional- $17-$18/hr

Job Description Location: Henrico, VA 23228Date Posted: 01/31/2026Category: ResidentialEducation: NoneWith over 35 years in business, the Delta-T Group has built a reputation for referring highly qualified professionals for rewarding short and long-term independent contract opportunities.Our client has an immediate need for motivated professionals to work as Direct Support Professionals in the Henrico, VA area. The role ranges from $17-$18/hr. Depending on contractor's qualifications, availability, and skill.SUMMARY OF CLIENT'S DESCRIPTION OF THIS OPPORTUNITY* Provide support and care to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities within a residential setting. * Communicate with Individual's families, members of their IDT, day program, and other providers of services. * Instruct, support, and participate in household tasks including cleaning, preparing meals, food shopping, etc. * Prepare food according to developed menus, menu protocols, Individual's likes, dislikes, and prescribed diet.* Assist in developing daily living skills by identifying and meeting social, environmental and health care needs.* Transport Individuals and/or provide mobility training to assist Individuals attend appointments, community rehabilitation programs, grocery shopping, etc.* Attend staff meetings, training in-services, house and program meetings as instructed* Ensure compliance with VOAC program requirements, environment-specific rules, as well as regulations from all monitoring entities.CLIENT'S REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION* Successful candidates will have a passion for assisting others with their daily activities, accompanying them to doctor appointments, performing light housekeeping duties, running errands, and providing companionship.* Minimum of 6 months to one year of DSP or similar experience* VA medication certification required* Valid driver's license required* CPR/First Aid/TB required* Effectively communicate with persons being serviced * Perform basic computer skills* Experience in a residential setting supporting persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities * Experience working with people who are medically fragile and/or have physical limitations;DTG ADVANTAGES* Establish a relationship with one of the nation's largest referral agencies for behavioral-health.* Compensation processed weekly.* Increase or decrease your schedule at your discretion: choose opportunities that best fit your schedule.* Accessibility to grow professionally.* Access to a broad array of client opportunities.DTG'S COMPANY OVERVIEWDelta-T Group's mission is to provide cost-effective, reliable referrals, and innovative staffing solutions, for the social services, behavioral health, allied health and special education fields, for the betterment of independent behavioral health professionals seeking new opportunities and those needing care and support.Title: Direct Support Professional- $17-$18/hrClass: Direct Care SupportType: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR 1099Ref. No.: 1282931-13BC: #DTG159Company: Delta-T Group Virginia, Inc.Contract Contact: Contract Submit VAOffice Email: VAContracts@deltatg.comOffice Phone: 800-533-8180Office Address: 1952 Gallows Road, Suite 100, Vienna, VA 22182About Us: Each Delta-T Group office is separately incorporated. Delta-T Group is a referral service for self-employed independent contractors seeking behavioral healthcare education and social service supplemental marketplace opportunities. Delta-T cannot guarantee any number or duration of referrals or opportunities as a result of your registration. When and if opportunities become available, you may accept or decline such referrals at your sole discretion.