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Working Title of Vacant PositionDirect Support Technician / Highlands Place
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 3
Department: CHES INT BEHAV HEALTHC
Division: CIBH INTELL DISABILITY S
Requisition Number: 2025014
Number of hours worked per week: 40
Work Schedule: Available shifts: Evening: Tuesday- Saturday (1:30pm-9:30pm). Morning: Sunday – Thursday (6:00am-2:00pm). Meals periods are taken with residents as part of supervision responsibilities and are part of the scheduled shift. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: R - Routine
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:

$36,734 – $54,642 starting salary range

Actual starting salary depends on qualifications and experience.
*Shift Differential Pay for evening and overnight shifts

Job Description:

CIBH is looking for dependable Direct Support Professionals to provide person-centered services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, within our licensed 24 hour residential setting. Staff ensure continuous coverage, maintain a therapeutic milieu, and implement individualized service plans in accordance with agency policy and state regulatory standards.
The City of Chesapeake offers ongoing training and professional development with competitive compensation and benefits. If you are reliable and committed to promoting independence and dignity is a residential setting, we encourage you to apply!

Direct Support Professionals (Technicians) are responsible for the following:

Provide active supervision and ensure the safety and well-being of residents at all times
Implement Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) and behavioral support strategies
Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including hygiene, meals, mobility, and medication support (as trained) This involves the ability to use a Hoyer Lift.
Support residents in developing independent living and community integration skills
Maintain a structured and supportive home-like environment
Complete accurate, timely documentation in compliance with Medicaid and licensing requirements
Communicate effectively during shift transitions to ensure continuity of care
Respond appropriately to behavioral or medical emergencies following established protocols
Connecting and integrating clients within the community by accessing a variety of community resources and opportunities for socialization and recreation.
Perform a variety of tasks involving cleanliness and maintenance of a safe and healthy living environment. Performs other related tasks as required.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

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Required Qualifications:

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Requires high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to the satisfactory completion of one year of college education in client health/mental health care, developmental psychology, or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Requires a minimum of six months of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards.
Must obtain CPR and First Aid certifications within 90 days.
Employees serving the Intellectual Disabilities (ID) population must pass ID Orientation Workbook training within thirty days of hire.
Requires to pass Medication Management Administration training within ninety days of hire.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in ID/DD, behavioral health, residential care, or human services preferred
Ability to work independently while maintaining strong team communication

Job Open Date: 02/25/2026
Job Close Date: 03/11/2026
Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please ensure that each employment entry on the resume is identified as FT or PT employment.

Medical Marijuana:
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

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Direct Support Technician / Highlands Place at City of Chesapeake Human Resources – Chesapeake, Virginia

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