About this role
Full-Time Direct Care Professional (DSP)
Annual Salary: $37,799
Shift Differential: $2.50/hour for evening, overnight, and weekend shifts
Various Work Schedules: Tuesday - Saturday, 4:00 pm - 12:00 am
Make a Difference Every Day - Help Women and Families on Their Recovery Journey!
Are you a compassionate and dependable Direct Care Professional, Direct Support Professional (DSP), or Behavioral Health Support Worker looking for a rewarding career?
Join the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board (H-NNCSB) at our S outheastern Family Project (SEFP), where you'll provide essential care and support to women and families receiving residential treatment for substance use disorders (SUD) and co-occurring mental health conditions.
As part of our dedicated team, you'll help create a safe, supportive, and recovery-focused environment while encouraging independence, personal growth, and lasting recovery.
Minimum Qualifications
- One year of direct care experience working with adults and/or families with substance abuse and/or mental health needs; CNA a plus.
What You'll Do
- Provide direct care, supervision, and behavioral health support in a residential treatment setting.
- Assist residents with daily living activities, household responsibilities, parenting skills, and infant care as needed.
- Encourage participation in recovery programs, therapeutic activities, and life skills development.
- Monitor resident behaviors, document progress, and communicate safety concerns.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential client documentation.
- Promote a safe, respectful, and supportive living environment.
- Collaborate with the Program Manager and treatment team to support positive client outcomes.
Benefits
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- Annual and Sick Leave
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
About the Southeastern Family Project
The Southeastern Family Project (SEFP) is a licensed residential treatment program providing ASAM Level 3.5 and 3.1 services to non-pregnant women, pregnant women, postpartum women, and their infants.
Our mission is to empower women recovering from substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions to build healthier, more independent lives.
Why Join H-NNCSB?
Your Work Matters. Your Support Changes Lives.
Make a meaningful difference by supporting recovery, strengthening families, and helping individuals achieve greater stability and independence.
Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to changing lives!
The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.