Direct Support Professional / DSP

Easterseals PORT•Greenville, NC

13d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

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 children with disabilities and/or behavioral needs build independence, learn new skills, and thrive in safe, supportive recreational environments. Position details: Part-Time — Monday–Friday; 1:30pm–5:30pm Additional hours: Occasional Saturdays as needed Schedule Variations: Teacher Workdays & Summer Camp operates full days (8:30am–4:30pm) Location: Greenville, NC Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services two years in a row! Your Role in Our Mission As a DSP in our EMPOWER Recreation Program, you will: Support children in learning and increasing skills related to independence, including self-help, social, recreational, and community engagement. Assist with daily program needs while ensuring safety, health, hygiene, and nutritional standards are met. Participate in all scheduled program activities, including after-school sessions, teacher workdays, and summer programming. Lift and transfer individuals as needed. Serve as a Vehicle Monitor and/or Driver, ensuring safe transportation during field trips, outings, and daily travel to and from the program site. Provide accurate, timely documentation of activities, interventions, and incidents to meet compliance and reporting standards. Why Join Us? Impact with Purpose: Support families while creating meaningful, confidence-building experiences for children. Professional Growth: Work alongside supportive recreation and behavioral health professionals who care about your development. Flexibility: Enjoy part-time schedules with daytime and afternoon hours. Paid Training: Includes CPR/First Aid, safety training, and program-specific onboarding. We also offer a full benefits package for benefits-eligible positions. Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary: $18.00 hourly ($12.00 training rate) Flexible scheduling Skill-building & growth opportunities What We’re Looking For Education: High School diploma or GED required Experience: Preferred: 2+ years working with children with developmental disabilities, in daycare, or youth recreation Skills: Strong interpersonal skills Dependability and attention to detail Ability to support behavioral and developmental needs Knowledge: Basic safety, hygiene, recreation, and child engagement strategies Technology: Able to complete documentation and learn agency systems Transportation: Valid, unrestricted driver’s license Reliable transportation & current auto insurance Willingness to transport participants in agency vehicles (van/mini-bus) 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 www.eastersealsPORT.com or send your resume to [email protected] . About Easterseals PORT Health 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. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery. Our 2,600-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia. Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning & Growing (IDEAL) organization. Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required
Strong interpersonal skills
Dependability and attention to detail
Ability to support behavioral and developmental needs
Basic safety, hygiene, recreation, and child engagement strategies
Able to complete documentation and learn agency systems
Valid, unrestricted driver’s license
Reliable transportation & current auto insurance
Willingness to transport participants in agency vehicles (van/mini-bus)

Nice To Haves

2+ years working with children with developmental disabilities, in daycare, or youth recreation

Responsibilities

Support children in learning and increasing skills related to independence, including self-help, social, recreational, and community engagement.
Assist with daily program needs while ensuring safety, health, hygiene, and nutritional standards are met.
Participate in all scheduled program activities, including after-school sessions, teacher workdays, and summer programming.
Lift and transfer individuals as needed.
Serve as a Vehicle Monitor and/or Driver, ensuring safe transportation during field trips, outings, and daily travel to and from the program site.
Provide accurate, timely documentation of activities, interventions, and incidents to meet compliance and reporting standards.