Support Services Of Virginia·Virginia Beach, Virginia
Provide long-term residential support for adults with intellectual disabilities within a stable home environment. Encourage personal growth, independence, and active community participation for the residents.
Open your home and help adults with intellectual disabilities thrive.
Support Services of Virginia is recruiting Sponsored Residential Providers throughout Hampton Roads and the Eastern Shore to provide long-term residential support for one or two adults with intellectual disabilities. Providers create a stable home environment that promotes independence, community involvement, and meaningful daily living.
Homes with children under 12 years of age are generally not preferred.
Applicants who do not yet meet the experience requirement may be eligible to work as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) with SSVA to gain qualifying experience.
Relatives of individuals receiving sponsored services may apply, although additional qualification requirements apply.
Sponsored Residential Providers serve as independent subcontractors partnered with Support Services of Virginia and are not considered employees.
Providers support the individual's daily living needs while encouraging personal growth, independence, and community participation. SSVA works to match individuals with provider homes based on shared interests, lifestyles, and 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 and six months of experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities. Candidates must be active in their local community and comfortable using electronic systems.
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.