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Now Hiring: Full-Time Direct Care Professional (DSP) for Residential Substance Use Disorder Program
Annual Salary: $37,799
Shift Differential: $2.50/hour for evening, overnight, and weekend shifts
Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 4:00 pm - 12:30 am
Minimum Qualifications
- At least one (1) year of experience in direct care, behavioral health, residential treatment, or substance use services (CNA certification is a plus)
- Valid Virginia driver's license
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently during weekend shifts and collaborate with a team
Benefits
- Competitive annual salary
- $2.50/hour shift differential for eligible shifts
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- Paid Annual and Sick Leave
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, FSA, 403(b), and Wellness Incentives
About the Role
Looking for a full-time opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact? The Southeastern Family Project (SEFP) is hiring a Full-Time Direct Care Associate to support women and families in a residential treatment program serving individuals recovering from substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
As a member of our residential care team, you will provide direct client support, help maintain a safe and structured environment, encourage recovery and independent living skills, and work alongside the Program Manager and treatment team to promote long-term success.
About SEFP
The Southeastern Family Project is part of the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board network of services, providing licensed residential treatment for substance use disorders (ASAM levels 3.5 and 3.1). The program serves non-pregnant women, pregnant women, postpartum women, and infants in a structured, gender-responsive setting.
SEFP focuses on creating a stable therapeutic environment that promotes recovery, parenting support, and overall wellness for families working toward long-term stability.
Core Responsibilities
- Provide direct supervision and daily support in a residential treatment environment
- Assist clients with daily living tasks, including household routines and infant care
- Observe and report client progress, behaviors, and safety concerns
- Maintain accurate and confidential documentation of services provided
- Encourage participation in recovery programming, life skills development, and structured activities
- Support a therapeutic and recovery-focused residential setting
Why Join Us
This is more than a job-it's an opportunity to support recovery, strengthen families, and contribute to long-term change. SEFP offers a meaningful role where your presence directly impacts the safety, stability, and progress of the individuals and families we serve.
Apply today-positions are actively being filled.
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.
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