Direct Support Professional / Group Home
About The Position
Easterseals PORT Health is hiring a Direct Support Professional to work in a group home and support people living in residential settings. The role participates in the home’s daily routine and provides habilitative and rehabilitative activities, personal care, health care, and other services in accordance with each person’s Plan of Care, Person Centered Plan, or Individualized Support Plan. Services are delivered using person-centered and informed-choice philosophies. The Direct Support Professional assists individuals with daily living, personal care, household tasks, and transportation, and helps them build socialization, behavior management, daily living, and community skills. The position also supports independence, safety, quality of life, and community inclusion through individualized services and coordination with families, supervisors, healthcare providers, and community resources. The posting identifies the work setting as on site and lists the location as Sanford, NC in its snapshot; the role description also refers to a group home in Zebulon, NC. The schedule is part-time, Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., at $15 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds, bend, and assist individuals with mobility needs.
- Ability to speak audibly, write legibly, and perform repetitive motions.
Nice To Haves
- One year of documented experience with the population served is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide person-centered assistance with activities of daily living, personal care, household tasks, transportation, medication management, and community engagement.
- Partner with individuals, families, supervisors, healthcare providers, and community resources to support person-centered goals, maintain safety, and foster community inclusion.
- Coordinate and deliver direct support services, including skill-building interventions, behavior support, meal preparation, medication assistance, and recreational activities.
- Implement individualized support plans.
- Document and maintain accurate progress notes, medication administration records, incident reports, health and safety observations, and other required records.
- Collaborate with team members, participate in supervision and training, support quality-improvement initiatives, and demonstrate accountability and caring in daily practice.
Benefits
- 403(b) retirement plan for benefits-eligible positions.
- Employee Assistance Program and legal services for benefits-eligible positions.
- Professional development and training opportunities, including AHEC where applicable, for benefits-eligible positions.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility where applicable for benefits-eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
