DSP

Company: Hive
Location: Forest
Posted on: January 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: $15 Direct Support Professional (DSP) Pay:Starting at$15/hour Schedule:MondayFriday, 8:00 AM4:00 PM Holidays:Most federal holidays offand paid Benefits:Vision, Dental, Health, and Life Insurance (partially company-paid) 401(k) available About the Role We are seeking a compassionate and dependableDirect Support Professional (DSP)to join our team. The DSP plays a vital role in supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by promoting independence, ensuring safety, and enhancing quality of life through individualized care and meaningful engagement. Key Responsibilities Provide assistance withActivities of Daily Living (ADLs)including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and other personal-care needs. Lead and participate ineducational, recreational, and community-based activitiesthat promote growth and engagement. Observe and promptly report any significantphysical, medical, behavioral, or emotional changesto the supervisor. Prepare and serve meals and snacks in alignment with individual needs and dietary guidelines. Ensure asafe, clean, and healthy environmentfor all individuals. Maintain accurate and timelywritten and verbal documentation, contributing to effective planning and service delivery. Support individuals in developingbehavioral, personal, vocational, educational, and social skillsbased on their individualized plans. Use a company or personal vehicle (as applicable) totransport individualsto activities, appointments, and outings. Assist individuals in preparing for meals, scheduled groups, appointments, and daily activities. Providehands-on carefor individuals requiring physical assistance. Participate in and contribute tomandatory staff meetingsand ongoing training. Requirements Experience working with individuals who exhibit challengingbehaviors(behavioral support experience required). Ability to provide physical, hands-on support when needed. Strong communication skills, reliability, and professionalism. Must meet all background check, driving, and training requirements as established by licensing and company policy. Why Join Us? Starting pay at $15/hour Consistent daytime schedulewith evenings and weekends free Paid federal holidays Competitive benefits packagewith partially company-paid insurance options 401(k) available Meaningful work that genuinely makes a difference

Keywords: Hive, Blacksburg , DSP, Social Services , Forest, Virginia