Direct Support Professional

Easterseals PORT Health • Winterville, NC

23d • Onsite

About The Position

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), the Direct Support Professional helps empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and strengthen communities by supporting people with everyday living tasks and personal goals. The role provides care in individuals’ homes and communities in Winterville, North Carolina, and surrounding areas, with local community travel. This is a part-time position with afternoon shifts.

The DSP assists with household tasks, meal preparation, personal care, employment support, scheduling, transportation to appointments, and errands. The role also includes daily documentation and reporting in the electronic health system of record. Entry-level applicants are considered, and on-the-job training is provided, including paid training in CPR/first aid, Mindset, medication administration, infectious disease, and seizure management.

Easterseals PORT Health provides services in disability, mental health, and substance use. Its team delivers in-person and telehealth services across North Carolina and Virginia. The organization describes itself as an inclusive culture that values different voices, potential, authenticity, and learning and growth.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic housekeeping, basic nutrition, and safety protocol knowledge.
• Interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and dependability.
• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems or the ability to learn them readily.
• Reliable transportation, a driver’s license, and current auto insurance.
• Entry-level applicants are welcome; on-the-job training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in the individual’s home and community.
• Assist with housekeeping, meal preparation, cooking, and cleaning.
• Support personal care, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and diaper changing.
• Provide employment support.
• Transport clients to appointments and run errands as needed.
• Help plan and organize the individual’s schedule.
• Complete daily documentation and reporting in the electronic health system of record.

Benefits

• Paid training in CPR/first aid, Mindset, medication administration, infectious disease, and seizure management.
• Optional 403(b) retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible scheduling, depending on client needs and employee availability.
• 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