Direct Support Professional / Group Home

Easterseals PORT Health • Charlotte, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Easterseals PORT Health is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for a group home in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DSP supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) with everyday living tasks and personal goals, helping them build skills for greater independence at home and in the community. The role includes daily activities, employment support, and social engagement, and provides high-quality, person-centered support. Transporting residents in a company vehicle is an essential job function.

The position is available part-time or full-time, with multiple schedule options. Part-time schedules are 26 hours per week and include shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. every other weekend, along with weekday shifts. Full-time schedules include either weekday shifts plus every-other-weekend shifts or a Monday–Friday schedule with rotating weekends. Compensation is $17.00 per hour. Entry-level applicants are welcome, and on-the-job training is provided, including paid training in CPR/first aid, Mindset, medication administration, infectious disease, and seizure management.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of basic housekeeping, basic nutrition, and safety protocols.
• Interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and dependability.
• Proficiency with EHR systems or the ability to learn technology.
• Reliable transportation and current auto insurance.
• Ability to transport residents in a company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Help residents with daily activities and everyday living tasks.
• Support residents with employment activities and social engagement.
• Help individuals with IDD develop skills for greater independence at the group home and in the community.
• Transport residents in a company vehicle.
• Provide high-quality, person-centered support.

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible scheduling, with full-time, part-time, and as-needed options.
• Paid training in CPR/first aid, Mindset, medication administration, infectious disease, and seizure management.
• 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