Direct Support Professional / Group Home
About The Position
Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services two years in a row! Are you passionate about helping others live their best lives? Join Easterseals PORT Health as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and play a vital role in empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential homes. As a DSP , you’ll bring your compassion, flexibility, and dedication to multiple group homes, providing consistent care and support where it’s needed most. Position details: Full Time (40 hours) Wednesday 4:00PM-Saturday 8:00 AM You are required to stay on site for the duration of your shift & clock out to sleep each night for 8 hours . Location: Waynesville, NC Compensation: $15.00/hour Your Role in Our Mission You'll help the residents of the home with daily activities, employment support, and social engagement. You'll support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in gaining skills for greater independence at our group home and in the community; the ability to transport residents in a company vehicle is an essential job function. This position ensures high-quality, person-centered support. Why Join Us? Impact with Purpose: offering families much-needed support and breaks Professional Growth: Work alongside seasoned leaders who care about your growth and development Flexible schedule to include all shifts Must be able to work all shifts as the schedule will vary to support the 4 homes in the cluster. We also offer benefits for benefits-eligible positions.
Requirements
- 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!
- Transportation: DSPs must have reliable transportation and current auto insurance
Responsibilities
- help the residents of the home with daily activities
- employment support
- social engagement
- support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in gaining skills for greater independence at our group home and in the community
- transport residents in a company vehicle
Benefits
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- Life and Disability Insurance (company paid)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program and legal services support
- Paid training: CPR / first-aid, Mindset, Medication Administration, Infectious Disease, and Seizure Management
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
