Direct Support Professional

Overview

Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services two years in a row!

Is empowering individuals with care and unwavering support your superpower?

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you’ll play a critical role in helping people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) complete everyday living tasks and achieve their goals.

Position details: Part time hours.

Location:

Southern Pines, NC. Compensation: $15.00

• You will provide care in the home of the individual and the community they live in
• Assist with everyday tasks such as housekeeping, meal preparation, cooking, and cleaning; personal care such as bathing and dressing; and employment support
• You may transport the client to appointments and run errands
• Help plan and organize their schedule
• Daily documentation and reporting in the electronic health system of record

• Impact with
  
  Purpose:
  
  offering families much-needed support and breaks
• Professional Growth: Work alongside seasoned leaders who care about your growth and development
• Flexibility: We offer full and part-time positions as well as fill-in hours, depending on what you need
• Paid training: CPR / first-aid, Mindset, Medication Administration, Infectious Disease, and Seizure Management

We offer an assortment of benefits for part-time and as-needed positions.

• Competitive salary: $15.00 hourly
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible scheduling to include full-time, part-time, and as-needed
• On-the-job skill enhancement and growth

• Experience: entry-level, on-the-job training is provided
• Education: A High school diploma or GED is required
• Knowledge: basic housekeeping, basic nutrition, and safety protocols
• Skills: Interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and dependability are a must!
• Technology: Proficiency with EHR systems or technically savvy to learn
• Transportation: DSPs must have reliable transportation and current auto insurance

About Easterseals PORT Health is a trusted partner providing services in disability, mental health, and substance use to help our neighbors live their best lives. Our IDEAL values emphasize inclusive language, diverse voices, authentic self, and continuous learning and growth. Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply.

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Easterseals PORT Health provides meaningful services to children, adults, and families with disabilities, mental health challenges, and substance use disorders across North Carolina and Virginia.