Direct Support Professional / Group Home
About The Position
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. Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy and compassionate partner, providing exceptional services in disability, mental health, and substance use to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery. Our diverse and inclusive 2,600-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia. Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Language, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning & Growing (IDEAL) organization. Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!
Requirements
- Entry-level experience, on-the-job training is provided
- A High school diploma or GED is required
- Basic housekeeping, basic nutrition, and safety protocols knowledge
- Interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and dependability
- Proficiency with EHR systems or technically savvy to learn
- 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
- Assist with personal care such as bathing and dressing, toiletry and changing diapers
- Assist with 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
- Generous paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- Life and Disability Insurance (company paid)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- 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
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
