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Working with Individuals with Intellectual and Development Disabilities can be Rewarding. We offer Full-Time, Part-Time, Flexible PRN, Overnight, and Volunteer Opportunities.Questions about Employment
Q. What is a DSP?
DSP stands for Direct Support Professional and they are the front line warriors to the ID/DD service field.
At Prosperity Homes, DSP’s work with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to support them on their daily journeys.
No two people are the same so DSPs provide a wide array of supports that are based an individual's required level of care.
DSPs work to help people floursih in their homes and community. That may mean assisting around the house, taking individuals to appointments or into the community, helping individuals with their hobbies, or assiting with mobility.
DSPs at Prosperity Homes provide dignity, respect, and service: so individuals can lead meaningful lives they enjoy.
Q. Helpful Resources for DSPs
Some resources future DSPs may be interested in reading:
- Ancor Toolkit For DSPS
- Required Training DSPs must Receive
- Medication Aide Training Programs
- VCU Partnership and DSP Resources
Q. How much money can I make as a DSP?
Prosperity Homes Offers the following pay tiers for DSPs:
- DSP 1: $12/hr - $17/hr
- Lead DSP 2: $17/hr - $21/hr
- PRN DSP: $14/hr - $18/hr
Q. What Benefits Does Prosperity Homes Offer?
We offer competitive wages alongside growth and promotion opportunities from within the company. Additionally, we offer a continuous learning environment with on-the-job training and paid certifications. Never worked in the field before? We offer from-the-ground up training to selected candidates looking to start their career in the ID/DD field. Paid time off is automatically accrued for all full-time staff, we offer a $500 referral program.
Q. What Shifts Are Available?
The homes operate at a 24/7 capacity. There are three primary shifts:
- Mornings: 7 am - 3 pm
- Evenings: 3 pm - 11 pm
- Over Night: 11 pm - 7 am
Q. Where Are The Homes Located?
Prosperity Homes is currently exclusively in Virginia Beach, VA. We have three locations within 15 minutes driving distance of one another. Our current locations are as follows:
- River Rock House
- Pleasant Hall House
- Tony Lema House