Support Services Of Virginia·Danville, Virginia
Provide a safe, supportive home environment for adults with intellectual disabilities to foster independence and community connections. Support daily needs while encouraging personal growth and following all licensing requirements.
Provide a welcoming home and make a meaningful difference in someone's life.
Support Services of Virginia is seeking Sponsored Residential Providers throughout South Central Virginia to provide long-term, home-based support for adults with intellectual disabilities. Providers offer a safe, supportive home environment where individuals can build independence, strengthen community connections, and receive person-centered support.
Households with children younger than 12 years old are generally not preferred for this program.
Qualifications: & Experience
Applicants who do not yet meet the experience requirement may have opportunities to gain qualifying experience through SSVA's Direct Support Professional (DSP) program.
Relatives of eligible individuals may also become Sponsored Residential Providers; however, additional approval requirements apply to related providers.
About the Provider Role
Sponsored Residential Providers partner with Support Services of Virginia as independent subcontractors and are not employees of SSVA.
Providers are responsible for supporting an individual's daily needs while encouraging independence, community participation, and personal growth. SSVA carefully matches individuals with provider homes based on lifestyle, interests, and overall compatibility.
Support Services of Virginia values diversity and inclusion and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applicants must be at least 21 years old with a high school diploma or GED. A minimum of six months of experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities is required.
Market context
Support-services roles in Virginia are often tied to steady staffing needs in clinics, hospitals, and other care settings, especially when teams need dependable help with patient flow and day-to-day operations. This role is competitive because it asks for a high school diploma, three years of clinical experience, current AHA BLS, and a recognized Medical Assistant Certification, while offering medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, and paid time off. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and clinical experience match before applying.
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