Direct Support Professional

Easterseals PORT Health • Greensboro, NC

9d • $18

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.

Position details: Flexible hours needed to accommodate schedule of those being
served. Monday though Friday 8am-6pm. May be used on occasional weekends
(Saturday).
Location: Greensboro, NC
Compensation: $18.00/hour

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!
• Technology: Proficiency with EHR systems or technically savvy to learn
• Transportation: DSPs must have reliable transportation and current auto insurance

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
• You may 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

• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible scheduling to include full-time, part-time, and as-needed
• 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