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Posted May 25, 2026

DSP | 38 Days Off | State Retirement Benefits

Purple Cow Recruiting
Charlottesville, VA, US Full Time
17.37USD - 19.37USD per hour

Job Description

Job Description
Description:

DSP | 38 Days Off | State Retirement Benefits
Full Time | Adult Developmental Services | Community-Based Support

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
LinkedIn: View Elizabeth’s LinkedIn
Prefer a quick conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring a Direct Support Professional in Charlottesville, Virginia.

POSITION OVERVIEW
• Meaningful outpatient Direct Support Professional role supporting adults with developmental disabilities
• Help individuals build daily living skills, participate in community activities, and engage in social and recreational opportunities
• Implement individualized support plans within a structured, team-supported environment
• Opportunity to make a daily impact while building long-term career stability
• Strong benefits package backed by state retirement options and generous paid time off

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT
• 38 days of paid time off including vacation, sick time, holidays, and floating days
• Virginia State Retirement plus 457 Plan
• No on-call requirements
• $2/hour shift differential
• 88% employer-paid individual health insurance premium
• 100% employer-paid dental coverage
• Free clinical supervision hours for licensure-track employees
• Career advancement pathway within human services

SCHEDULE
• Sunday through Thursday schedule
• 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• No on-call requirements
• Structured center-based and community-based programming

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Starting hourly rate: $17.37/hour
• $2/hour shift differential
• 38 days PTO including vacation, sick, holidays, and floating days
• Health insurance with 88% employer-paid individual premium
• 100% employer-paid dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Virginia State Retirement plus 457 Plan
• Free clinical supervision hours
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym membership
• Disability and voluntary benefits

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in outpatient and community settings
• Assist individuals with life skills, social engagement, recreation, and community integration
• Follow individualized support plans and structured programming guidelines
• Document services and progress within established systems
• Collaborate with team members to promote safety, dignity, independence, and quality of life
• Provide mission-driven support in a respectful, person-centered environment

ENVIRONMENT
• Adult developmental services setting
• Outpatient and community-based programming
• Team-supported documentation and care planning
• Mission-driven human services environment
• Strong long-term benefits and advancement opportunity

ABOUT HEARTLINE STAFFING
Heartline Staffing partners with leading healthcare and human services organizations nationwide to connect compassionate professionals with meaningful opportunities focused on stability, purpose, and long-term career growth.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED REQUIRED
• Interest in supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities REQUIRED
• Comfortable providing skills training and community integration support REQUIRED
• Strong teamwork, communication, and documentation skills REQUIRED
• Mission-driven, patient, and dependable approach REQUIRED
• Human services experience preferred but not required for motivated candidates

Not ready to formally apply? That is completely fine. Many candidates prefer a brief confidential conversation first. You are welcome to call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting’s system.

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