Direct Support Professional - Residential MH

Easterseals PORT Health • Rocky Mount, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional works directly with clients living with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) or mental health challenges in residential settings and the community. Some clients may require 24-hour care in a warm, family-like environment. The role participates in the daily routine of the home and supports habilitative and rehabilitative activities, personal care, health care, and other services outlined in each client’s Plan of Care, Person Centered Plan, or Individualized Support Plan. Services are provided according to person-centered and informed-choice philosophies.

The position helps clients build daily living skills, remain socially engaged, and have enjoyable and meaningful days. Duties include assistance with household tasks, personal care, employment support, scheduling, transportation, and errands as needed. Daily documentation and reporting are required, including entries in the electronic health system of record.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Willingness to provide care in a community setting.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and current auto insurance.
• Successfully complete a background check.
• Complete and maintain the required training curriculum, including CPR/First Aid, crisis intervention techniques, medication administration, OSHA/Bloodborne Pathogen training, seizure management, core competencies, and other position-relevant training.

Nice To Haves

• One year of direct care, personal care, and/or CNA experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in the individual’s home and community.
• Support habilitative and rehabilitative activities, personal care, health care, and services in accordance with the client’s care or support plan.
• Assist with daily living tasks, including housekeeping, meal preparation, cooking, and cleaning.
• Assist with personal care, including bathing and dressing.
• Provide employment support.
• Help clients remain socially engaged and plan and organize their schedules.
• Transport clients to appointments and run errands as needed.
• Complete daily documentation and reporting in the electronic health system of record.
• Participate in the daily routine of the home and provide support in a person-centered, informed-choice manner.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $18.00 per hour.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible scheduling, including full-time, part-time, and as-needed options.
• Paid training.
• On-the-job skill enhancement and growth.
• Professional development.

What This Job Offers

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