Direct Support Professional

Easterseals PORT Health • Elizabeth City, NC

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services two years in a row! Is empowering individuals with care and unwavering support your superpower? 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: Part-time afternoon/after school hours and some weekends. Location: Elizabeth City, NC and surrounding areas with local community travel. Compensation: $15.00/hour

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 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; 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

• Offering families much-needed support and breaks.
• Work alongside seasoned leaders who care about your growth and development.
• Full and part-time positions as well as fill-in hours, depending on what you need.
• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED