Direct Support Professional

Easterseals PORT • Greensboro, NC

1d • 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. You will provide care in the home of the individual and the community they live in. This role involves 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 the client to appointments and run errands, and help plan and organize their schedule. Daily documentation and reporting in the electronic health system of record is also a key part of the role.

Requirements

• A 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
• DSPs must have reliable transportation and 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)
• 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