Direct Support Professional

Easterseals PORT Health • Leland, NC

27d

About The Position

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), the Direct Support Professional helps carry out the organization’s mission of empowering individuals and strengthening communities by supporting people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) with everyday living tasks and their goals. Care is provided in the individual’s home and community. The role may include transporting clients to appointments and errands, organizing schedules, and documenting services in an electronic health system of record.

The position offers flexible scheduling based on client needs and the employee’s availability. Paid training is provided in CPR/first aid, Mindset, Medication Administration, Infectious Disease, and Seizure Management. The posting describes an assortment of benefits for part-time and as-needed positions, including an optional 403(b) retirement plan, an Employee Assistance Program, flexible scheduling, and on-the-job skill enhancement and growth. Compensation is $15 per hour.

Easterseals PORT Health provides services in disability, mental health, and substance use through in-person and telehealth delivery. The organization reports a 2,600-member team serving people across North Carolina and Virginia. Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• 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.
• Reliable transportation, a driver’s license, and current auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

• No prior experience is required; 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

• Optional 403(b) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible scheduling
• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED