Direct Support Professional

Overview – Easterseals PORT Health (Southern Pines / Asheboro area postings)

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 carrying out that mission by helping people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) complete everyday living tasks and achieve their goals.

Location details: Southern Pines, NC (Part time hours) and Asheboro, Randleman, Ramseur, NC (Mon–Fri; 2pm–6pm; flexible).

Compensation: $15.00 per hour.

• 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 the ability to learn
• Transportation: DSPs must have reliable transportation and current auto insurance

Join a team where work isn’t just something you do — it’s a purpose. Bring your expertise to a mission that matters. Apply now at  or send your resume to

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy and compassionate partner, providing exceptional services in disability, mental health, and substance use to help our neighbors live their best lives. Our IDEAL values – Inclusive Language, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning & Growing – guide our work. We are an inclusive organization with a diverse 2,600-member team delivering more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults, and families across North Carolina and Virginia.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!