Direct Support Professional / DSP

Easterseals PORT Health

8d • Hybrid

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 people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) complete everyday living tasks and achieve their goals. This position involves providing care in the home of the individual and the community they live in, assisting with everyday tasks such as housekeeping, meal preparation, cooking, and cleaning; personal care such as bathing and dressing, toiletry and changing diapers; as well as employment support. You may also transport clients to appointments, run errands, and help plan and organize their schedules. Daily documentation and reporting in the electronic health system of record are also required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Basic housekeeping knowledge.
• Basic nutrition knowledge.
• Knowledge of safety protocols.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Dependability.
• Proficiency with EHR systems or technically savvy to learn.
• Reliable transportation.
• Driver's license.
• Current auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Entry-level experience is acceptable as on-the-job training is provided.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist with personal care such as bathing and dressing, toiletry and changing diapers.
• Provide employment support.
• 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.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Paid training (CPR/first-aid, Mindset, Medication Administration, Infectious Disease, and Seizure Management)
• Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-the-job skill enhancement and growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED