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Destiny Services, Inc.-Direct Support Professional

Destiny Services is in search of a Direct Support Professional to join our growing team.  Duties include providing supervision, instruction and assistance in daily living skills to individuals with intellectual disability in a group home setting.   This position is shift work involving all waking hours and may include overnight shifts—hours vary Monday through Sunday to include evenings, weekends and holidays.  Additionally, this position may include working up to a 16 hour shift in the event your relief is unable to do so.  

Why you want to work for Destiny Services

Destiny provides a dynamic environment to grow and learn.  We are committed to quality, professionalism and service in all aspects of our agency; an agency that strives to empower all of our team members to provide meaningful contributions and take pride in their work.   We are a close knit and collaborative team that provides an excellent opportunity to quickly grow in your career.

Destiny offers a competitive benefits package to full-time employees which includes healthcare, retirement, annual leave, annual bonuses, etc. 

Requirements include:

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • at least 1 year of experience working with individuals with intellectual disability
  • ability to teach daily living skills
  • ability to complete various forms and documentation on an on-going basis
  • ability to respond effectively to crisis, make independent decisions, work cooperatively and remain flexible.   

Ideal candidates will demonstrate that they are self-motivated, with a willingness to develop professionally and constantly apply new knowledge to their work.

Sound exciting?  We would like to talk to you!

Interested applicants should obtain a Destiny Services application from the Human Resources Department, 1124 W. Washington Street, Petersburg, VA 23803 or call (804) 732-8500.  Applications can also be downloaded from our website, .   Completed applications and resumes must be emailed to   or returned to the street address above in order to be considered for an interview.  These items can also be faxed to the office at (804) 732-8585.   Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed Destiny Services applications.    This is an on-going recruitment effort therefore interviews are conducted as qualified applicants apply.

Destiny Services, Inc. is committed to developing a multi-cultural workplace.  Minorities and persons with disabilities seeking career advancement are encouraged to apply.  EOE

Requirements

We have Part-Time/PRN openings for a Direct Support Professional.

Must be able to work various shifts per week and be available weekdays and weekends.

  • Must have at least 1 year of experience working with individuals with intellectual disability.
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Be authorized to work in the United States.
  • Must have reliable transportation.
  • Background check required.