Direct Support Professional

Easterseals PORT Health • Southport, NC

27d • Onsite

About The Position

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), the Direct Support Professional (DSP) helps carry out the organization’s mission by supporting people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) with everyday living tasks and personal goals. Care is provided in the individual’s home and community. The position may involve transporting the client to appointments and errands, planning and organizing schedules, and documenting and reporting daily activity in an electronic health system.

The work includes housekeeping, meal preparation, cooking, cleaning, personal care such as bathing and dressing, toileting and diaper changing, and employment support. Entry-level candidates receive on-the-job training, including paid training in CPR and first aid, Mindset, Medication Administration, Infectious Disease, and Seizure Management. Schedules are flexible based on client needs and the employee’s availability.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Basic housekeeping, basic nutrition, and safety-protocol knowledge.
• Interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and dependability.
• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems or the ability to learn them.
• Reliable transportation, a driver’s license, and current auto insurance are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in the individual’s home and community.
• Assist with housekeeping, meal preparation, cooking, and cleaning.
• Assist with personal care, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and changing diapers.
• Provide employment support.
• Transport clients to appointments and run errands as needed.
• Help plan and organize the client’s schedule.
• Complete daily documentation and reporting in the electronic health system of record.

Benefits

• Paid training in CPR and first aid, Mindset, Medication Administration, Infectious Disease, and Seizure Management.
• Optional 403(b) retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible scheduling.
• 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