Direct Support Professional / Group Home

Easterseals PORT • Greensboro, NC

8h • 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 people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) complete everyday living tasks and achieve their goals living in our group home in Raleigh, NC.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is required
• Basic housekeeping knowledge
• Basic nutrition knowledge
• Basic safety protocols knowledge
• Interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Dependability
• Proficiency with EHR systems or technically savvy to learn
• Reliable transportation and current auto insurance

Nice To Haves

• Entry-level experience (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; personal care such as bathing and dressing; and 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees