DSP Job at Clark Quality Care LLC, Portsmouth, VA

  • Clark Quality Care LLC
  • Portsmouth, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP)
Clark Quality Care, LLC – Portsmouth, VA
Part-Time | Additional Hours Available
Pay: $15–$19/hour | Up to $6,000 Retention Bonus

Clark Quality Care, LLC is seeking reliable, patient, professional, and dependable DSPs to support youth with behavioral, emotional, and mental health needs in a residential setting.

IMPORTANT: Please do not apply if you are looking for traditional day-shift hours. Our primary need is 3:00 PM–11:00 PM , along with overnight and weekend coverage. Weekday morning responsibilities are primarily handled by overnight staff.

Available Shifts
Evening: 3:00 PM–11:00 PM
Overnight: 11:00 PM–7:00 AM
Weekend Day: Saturday & Sunday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM

Staff may arrange approved shift swaps or ask qualified coworkers to cover available shifts.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and support youth in a safe, structured environment
  • Administer medications as trained and authorized
  • Complete progress notes and required documentation
  • Provide behavioral and emotional support
  • Assist with ADLs, meals, housekeeping, and laundry
  • Transport youth to appointments, activities, and community outings
  • Support independent living and social skills
  • Maintain professionalism during behavioral or crisis situations

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and reliable transportation
  • Ability to pass required background checks and training
  • Dependable attendance and punctuality
  • Strong communication and documentation skills
  • Ability to remain calm and professional with challenging behaviors
  • Youth, residential, mental health, or behavioral health experience preferred

RETENTION BONUS – UP TO $6,000

Employees must meet both the employment milestone and required cumulative hours :

6 months + 600 hours: $1,000
9 months + 900 hours: $2,000
12 months + 1,200 hours: $3,000

Employees must be actively employed, in satisfactory standing, and current with required training and credentials when each bonus is earned.

We are looking for dependable team members who show up, follow through, maintain appropriate boundaries, and provide consistent support to the youth we serve.

Job Tags

Part time, Shift work, Day shift, Afternoon shift, Weekday work

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