Direct Support Professional

Easterseals PORT Health • Ahoskie, NC

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Direct Support Professionals at Easterseals PORT Health support children and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in a fun, safe, and inclusive environment. The role involves hands-on support with daily activities, personal care, recreation, community outings, and leisure experiences, while promoting independence, social skills, and participation. Staff help ensure members’ health, safety, and well-being, and may assist with lifting, transfers, mobility, and medication administration. The position also includes completing documentation and incident reports and working as part of a supportive, mission-driven team.

This is a part-time position with a schedule of Monday and Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m., and Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Paid training is provided, and prior experience is not required. Easterseals PORT Health provides disability, mental health, and substance-use services through in-person and telehealth delivery. Its 2,600-member team supports 40,200 children, adults, and families across North Carolina and Virginia.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Reliable transportation and current auto insurance.
• Positive attitude, dependability, and teamwork skills.
• Comfort using technology or willingness to learn the electronic health record (EHR).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a related role; training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Support members with daily activities, personal care, and recreation.
• Encourage independence, social skills, and participation in activities.
• Assist with community outings and leisure experiences.
• Ensure members’ health, safety, and well-being at all times.
• Help with lifting, transfers, and mobility as needed.
• Assist with medication administration and documentation.
• Maintain accurate documentation and incident reports.
• Work as part of a supportive, mission-driven team.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay.
• Paid training.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Hands-on experience in human services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED